🔗 Share this article 2025 Breeders’ Cup Day Two Events at Del Mar Racetrack Welcome to the Del Mar track near San Diego, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career. Today’s Race Schedule Below is the full schedule of races for today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time: 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint 8:21 PM: Sprint 9:01 PM: Distaff 9:41 PM: Turf 22.25: Classic 11:05 PM: Mile 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint This event was expected to be among the more competitive runnings of this unique 7-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections led to several scratches earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara. Consequently, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger. Important Recent Form Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 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25 (Richi, Splendora) Top Pick: HOPE ROAD Preview: Turf Sprint One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes. Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga. Key Form Lines Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (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) Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality) Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte) Selection: AG BULLET Current Betting Odds Approximately 15 minutes before the start for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds in the US pools 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 Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card include 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 edition of the Turf. French trainer 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 race offers a thrilling matchup between the top three from last year’s event and two of the first three from the Derby. Keep watching for all the latest coverage and outcomes throughout the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.