🔗 Share this article Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action at Del Mar Racetrack Welcome to the Del Mar track near San Diego, as day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the final day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious four-decade career. Full Running Order Below is the full schedule of races for today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time: 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint 19.41: Turf Sprint 20.21: Sprint 21.01: Distaff 9:41 PM: Turf 22.25: Classic 11:05 PM: Mile 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf Filly & Mare Sprint Preview This event had been anticipated as among the more competitive editions of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara. Consequently, the field looks much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat. Important Recent Form G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road) G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora) Selection: HOPE ROAD Preview: Turf Sprint A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes. Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga. Key Form Lines Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem) Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet) G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner) G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 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 With just over a quarter-hour until post time in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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 Additional Highlights Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf. French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup. The Classic promises an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s event against two the first three from the Derby. Stay tuned for ongoing updates and results from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.