🔗 Share this article 2025 Breeders’ Cup Second Day Action from Del Mar Racetrack Welcome from Del Mar near San Diego, where the second day for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career. Full Running Order Below is the full schedule of races scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time: 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint 8:21 PM: Sprint 21.01: Distaff 9:41 PM: Turf 10:25 PM: Classic 11:05 PM: Mile 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf Filly & Mare Sprint Preview This race was expected to be one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, vet checks led to several scratches this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara. As a result, the field now appears much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger. Key Form Lines Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road) Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora) Selection: HOPE ROAD Preview: Turf Sprint A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes. Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga. Key Form Lines Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem) G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet) Grade 3 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, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte) Top Pick: AG BULLET Current Betting Odds Approximately a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices 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 Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf. French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup. The Classic race promises an exciting contest between the top three from last year’s running and two of the first three from the Derby. Keep watching for all the latest updates and results from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.