2025 Breeders’ Cup Day Two Events at Del Mar

Greetings from Del Mar close to San Diego, where day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Below is the complete lineup of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:

  • 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
  • 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
  • 20.21: Sprint
  • 9:01 PM: Distaff
  • 9:41 PM: Turf
  • 22.25: Classic
  • 23.05: Mile
  • 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
  • 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated as one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for female horses. However, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, including leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

  • Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
  • Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

  • G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
  • G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
  • G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
  • G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
  • G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over a quarter-hour before the start for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices on the US tote include:

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

Other Key Contenders

Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic race offers a thrilling matchup between the leading trio from last year’s running against two the first three from the Derby.

Keep watching for all the latest updates and outcomes throughout Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.
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