🔗 Share this article Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action at Del Mar Greetings from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, where day two of the 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 Here is the full schedule of races for today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time: 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint 19.41: Turf Sprint 8:21 PM: Sprint 9:01 PM: Distaff 9:41 PM: Turf 22.25: Classic 11:05 PM: Mile 23.45: Dirt Mile 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf Filly & Mare Sprint Preview This event was expected to be among the more competitive editions of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for female horses. However, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara. As a result, the lineup looks significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat. Important Recent Form Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road) G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora) Top Pick: HOPE ROAD Turf Sprint Preview A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes. Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga. Notable Recent Races 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) Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner) G1 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 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 Other Key Contenders Beyond 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 an outstanding renewal of the Turf. Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French-trained horses at this meeting. The Classic promises a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s event and two of the first three from the Derby. Stay tuned for all the latest coverage and outcomes from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.