🔗 Share this article Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action from Del Mar Racetrack Greetings from Del Mar near San Diego, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career. Full Running Order Below is the complete lineup of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in GMT: 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint 8:21 PM: Sprint 9:01 PM: Distaff 21.41: Turf 10:25 PM: Classic 23.05: Mile 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf Filly & Mare Sprint Preview This event was expected to be one of the stronger runnings of this unique seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, vet checks resulted in several scratches this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara. Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat. Important Recent Form G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road) Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora) Top Pick: HOPE ROAD Preview: Turf Sprint A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes. Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes. Key Form Lines G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem) G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet) Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner) G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality) G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte) Selection: AG BULLET Latest Market Prices Approximately a quarter-hour before the start in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices on the US tote include: 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 on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf. Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup. The Classic race offers a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s running against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby. Stay tuned for ongoing updates and results throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.