🔗 Share this article 2025 Breeders’ Cup Second Day Action at Del Mar Racetrack Welcome from Del Mar close to San Diego, where day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career. Today’s Race Schedule Here is the complete lineup of races scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time: 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint 19.41: Turf Sprint 8:21 PM: Sprint 21.01: Distaff 9:41 PM: Turf 22.25: Classic 23.05: Mile 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint This event was expected as one of the stronger runnings of this unique seven-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, vet checks resulted in several scratches this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara. As a result, the lineup looks significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger. Important Recent Form G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road) G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora) Selection: HOPE ROAD Turf Sprint Preview One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes. Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga. Notable Recent Races Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 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) Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality) G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 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 Additional Highlights Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf. Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, such as 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 offers an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s running against two the top three from the Derby. Keep watching for ongoing coverage and outcomes throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.