🔗 Share this article Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action at Del Mar Welcome from the Del Mar track near San Diego, as the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious four-decade career. Today’s Race Schedule Here is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT: 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint 19.41: Turf Sprint 8:21 PM: Sprint 21.01: Distaff 21.41: Turf 22.25: Classic 11:05 PM: Mile 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf Filly & Mare Sprint Preview This event had been anticipated as among the more competitive editions of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara. Consequently, the field now appears much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat. Key Form Lines G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road) G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora) Top Pick: HOPE ROAD Turf Sprint Preview One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes. Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga. Notable Recent Races Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem) G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet) Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner) Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality) G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte) Selection: AG BULLET Current Betting Odds Approximately a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices in the US pools 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 Other Key Contenders Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf. French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup. The Classic offers an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s running against two the top three from the Derby. Stay tuned for ongoing updates and outcomes from Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.