🔗 Share this article 2025 Breeders’ Cup Second Day Action from Del Mar Racetrack Greetings to Del Mar close to San Diego, where day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious four-decade career. Full Running Order Below is the complete lineup of races for today at Del Mar, displaying start times in GMT: 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint 20.21: Sprint 9:01 PM: Distaff 21.41: Turf 22.25: Classic 11:05 PM: Mile 23.45: Dirt Mile 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf Filly & Mare Sprint Preview This event had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara. Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger. Key Form Lines G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road) G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora) Selection: HOPE ROAD Preview: Turf Sprint One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes. Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga. Notable Recent Races G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem) Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (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) G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte) Top Pick: AG BULLET Current Betting Odds Approximately a quarter-hour before the start in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices 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 Other Key Contenders Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf. French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting. The Classic race promises an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s event against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby. Stay tuned for ongoing updates and outcomes throughout Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.