🔗 Share this article Breeders’ Cup 2025 Day Two Events at Del Mar Racetrack Greetings from Del Mar close to San Diego, where the second day for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career. Today’s Race Schedule Here is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time: 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint 7:41 PM: 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 Filly & Mare Sprint Preview This event was expected as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara. Consequently, the lineup looks much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger. Key Form Lines Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road) G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora) Top Pick: HOPE ROAD Turf Sprint Preview A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes. Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga. Notable Recent Races Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem) G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet) G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner) Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality) Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte) Top Pick: AG BULLET Current Betting Odds Approximately a quarter-hour before the start in the Filly & 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 Additional Highlights Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf. Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting. The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup between the top three from last year’s running against two the top three from the Derby. Keep watching for all the latest coverage and results throughout Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.