🔗 Share this article

Welcome from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, where the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Below is the complete lineup of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: 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 as one of the stronger editions of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, 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 current prices on the US tote are as follows:

• 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, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s running and two of the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for ongoing coverage and results throughout the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.