🔗 Share this article Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Action from Del Mar Racetrack Welcome to the Del Mar track near San Diego, where day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. It also represents the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career. Today’s Race Schedule Below is the complete lineup of races scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in GMT: 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint 20.21: Sprint 9:01 PM: Distaff 21.41: Turf 22.25: Classic 23.05: Mile 23.45: Dirt Mile 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint This race had been anticipated to be one of the stronger editions of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara. Consequently, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger. Key Form Lines G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road) Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora) Top Pick: HOPE ROAD Preview: Turf Sprint A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes. Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes. Key Form Lines G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem) Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 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) Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte) Selection: AG BULLET Current Betting Odds With just over a quarter-hour before the start 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 Additional Highlights Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf. Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, such as 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 promises an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s running against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby. Keep watching for all the latest updates and results from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.