Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Action from Del Mar

Greetings to Del Mar close to San Diego, as the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

  • 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
  • 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
  • 20.21: Sprint
  • 21.01: Distaff
  • 21.41: Turf
  • 10:25 PM: Classic
  • 11:05 PM: Mile
  • 23.45: Dirt Mile
  • 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated as among the more competitive editions of this unique 7-furlong competition for female horses. However, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

  • G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
  • G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
  • G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
  • G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
  • Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes before the start for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds in the US pools include:

  • 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 on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic promises an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Derby.

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