Photos: 2025 Breeders’ Cup – Day 2

by John Kelley, Meghan McLaughlin

Horses are paraded around the paddock during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Horses are paraded around the paddock during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Tony Corratti, of New York, sports a horse themed tie during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Tony Corratti, of New York, sports a horse themed tie. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

People walk towards the track during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — People walk towards the Del Mar Race Track during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Patrons watch the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Patrons watch the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Flavien Prat, riding Splendora, celebrates after winning the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Flavien Prat, riding Splendora, celebrates after winning the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Flavien Prat, riding Splendora, celebrates after winning the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Flavien Prat, riding Splendora, celebrates after winning the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint during Day 2 of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Horses and jockeys compete in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Horses and jockeys compete in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Horses and jockeys compete in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Horses and jockeys compete in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Shisospicy, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. takes the lead in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Shisospicy, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. takes the lead in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Shisospicy, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. takes the lead in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Shisospicy, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. takes the lead in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Irad Ortiz Jr., riding Shisospicy, throws flower petals after winning the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Irad Ortiz Jr., riding Shisospicy, throws flower petals after winning the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Irad Ortiz Jr., riding Shisospicy, blows a kiss after winning the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Irad Ortiz Jr., riding Shisospicy, blows a kiss after winning the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Horses and jockeys compete in the Breeders' Cup Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Horses and jockeys compete in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bentornato, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., wins the Breeders' Cup Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Bentornato, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., wins the Breeders’ Cup Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Irad Ortiz Jr., riding Bentornato, throws flower petals after winning the Breeders' Cup Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Irad Ortiz Jr., riding Bentornato, throws flower petals after winning the Breeders’ Cup Sprint during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

People gather in the paddock to view the horses during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — People gather in the paddock to view the horses during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Scylla, ridden by Junior Alvarado, takes the lead in the Breeders' Cup Distaff during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Scylla, ridden by Junior Alvarado, takes the lead in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Junior Alvarado, riding Scylla, celebrates winning the Breeders' Cup Distaff during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Junior Alvarado, riding Scylla, celebrates winning the Breeders’ Cup Distaff during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Junior Alvarado, riding Scylla, celebrates winning the Breeders' Cup Distaff during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Junior Alvarado, riding Scylla, celebrates winning the Breeders’ Cup Distaff during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Hill Road, ridden by David Egan, trots towards the starting gate before the Breeders' Cup Turf during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Hill Road, ridden by David Egan, trots towards the starting gate before the Breeders’ Cup Turf during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Ethical Diamond, ridden by Dylan McMonagle takes the lead in the Breeders' Cup Turf during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Ethical Diamond, ridden by Dylan McMonagle takes the lead in the Breeders’ Cup Turf during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Ethical Diamond, ridden by Dylan McMonagle wins in the Breeders' Cup Turf during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Ethical Diamond, ridden by Dylan McMonagle wins in the Breeders’ Cup Turf during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dylan McMonagle, riding Ethical Diamond, gives a thumbs up after winning the Breeders' Cup Turf during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Dylan McMonagle, riding Ethical Diamond, gives a thumbs up after winning the Breeders’ Cup Turf during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dylan McMonagle looks on after winning the Breeders' Cup Turf during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Dylan McMonagle looks on after winning the Breeders’ Cup Turf during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Horses and jockeys compete in the Breeders' Cup Classic during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Horses and jockeys compete in the Breeders’ Cup Classic during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Forever Young, ridden by Ryusei Sakai, wins the Breeders' Cup Classic during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Forever Young, ridden by Ryusei Sakai, wins the Breeders’ Cup Classic during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Ryusei Sakai, riding Forever Young, celebrates after winning the Breeders' Cup Classic during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Ryusei Sakai, riding Forever Young, celebrates after winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Ryusei Sakai, riding Forever Young, celebrates after winning the Breeders' Cup Classic during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Ryusei Sakai, riding Forever Young, celebrates after winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Ryusei Sakai, riding Forever Young, celebrates after winning the Breeders' Cup Classic during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Ryusei Sakai, riding Forever Young, celebrates after winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Ryusei Sakai, riding Forever Young, celebrates after winning the Breeders' Cup Classic during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Ryusei Sakai, riding Forever Young, celebrates after winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Ryusei Sakai, riding Forever Young, celebrates after winning the Breeders' Cup Classic during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Ryusei Sakai, riding Forever Young, celebrates after winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

William Buick, riding Notable Speech, reacts after winning the Breeders' Cup Mile during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — William Buick, riding Notable Speech, reacts after winning the Breeders’ Cup Mile during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Nysos, ridden by Flavien Prat and Citizen Bull, ridden by Juan Hernandez cross the finish line in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Nysos, ridden by Flavien Prat and Citizen Bull, ridden by Juan Hernandez cross the finish line in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Fans watch the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Fans watch the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Flavien Prat, riding Nysos, throws flower petals after winning the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Flavien Prat, riding Nysos, throws flower petals after winning the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Trainer Bob Baffert looks on after the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Trainer Bob Baffert looks on after the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mickael Barzalona, riding Gezora, reacts after winning the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Mickael Barzalona, riding Gezora, reacts after winning the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mickael Barzalona, smiles for a photograph after winning the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf during day two of the 2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Mickael Barzalona, smiles for a photograph after winning the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf during day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Race Track on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Del Mar, California. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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