🔗 Share this article Breeders’ Cup 2025 Second Day Events from Del Mar Greetings to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, where the second day for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career. Full Running Order Below is the full schedule of races for today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed 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 23.45: Dirt Mile 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf Filly & Mare Sprint Preview This race had been anticipated as one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, including top contenders 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 runners include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger. Key Form Lines G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road) G2 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19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora) Top Pick: HOPE ROAD Preview: Turf Sprint A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes. Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes. Key Form Lines G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem) Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet) G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner) Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality) G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte) Selection: AG BULLET Latest Market Prices With just over a quarter-hour before the start for the Filly & 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 Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf. Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting. The Classic offers an exciting contest between the leading trio from last year’s running against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby. Keep watching for ongoing updates and results from Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.