2025 Breeders’ Cup Day Two Events from Del Mar Racetrack

Welcome from the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the final day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Here is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar, with times listed in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes before the start in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds on the US tote are as follows:

• 4-5 Hope Road
• 3-1 Splendora
• 5-1 Richi
• 9/1 Vahva
• 11-1 Praying
• 14-1 Haulin Ice
• 16/1 Zeitlos

Additional Highlights

Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s running and two of the first three from the Derby.

Keep watching for all the latest coverage and results from Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.