2025 Breeders’ Cup Distaff: Scylla Dominates for First G1 Win!

November 2, 2025

Breaking race results for the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1, 1800m Dirt), held on November 1, 2025, at Del Mar Racetrack. Scylla, ridden by jockey J. Alvarado, secured a stunning wire-to-wire victory to claim her first G1 title. This article covers the performance of Japan’s Alice Vérité, a detailed race recap, and the full finishing order.

Article Highlights

• Scylla (#4) won the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Distaff with a dominant wire-to-wire performance, marking her first G1 victory.
• Nitrogen (#1) finished second, with Regaled (#13) coming in third.
• This marks trainer W. Mott’s sixth win in this race, while jockey J. Alvarado delivered a masterful ride.
• Japan’s entry, Alice Vérité, finished in the latter half of the field and did not place among the top contenders.
• The favorite, Seismic Beauty (#8), ran in third position for much of the race but faded in the final stretch.

2025 Breeders’ Cup Distaff Results

On November 1, 2025 (local time), at Del Mar Racetrack, the premier event for fillies and mares, the Breeders’ Cup Distaff, saw Scylla (#4) achieve a brilliant wire-to-wire victory. The winning time was 1:48.07.

Full Finishing Order

Note: Please always confirm official results with the race organizer.

Race Recap and Highlights

This year’s Breeders’ Cup Distaff, with a field of 12, began with a surprising turn of events and concluded with a dramatic finish.

Start to Mid-Race: Scylla Takes the Lead

As the gates opened, Scylla (#4) broke sharply and immediately took command of the race. The favorite, Seismic Beauty (#8), settled into third on the outside, while Nitrogen (#1) tracked from fourth along the rail. Japan’s entry, Alice Vérité (#6), found a position mid-pack on the inside.

Final Stretch: Scylla Pulls Away for a Dominant Win

Scylla picked up the pace entering the far turn, extending her lead as she entered the final stretch. Her stride never faltered as she entered a league of her own, leaving the battle for second place far behind. She crossed the finish line with a commanding lead of over four lengths. Nitrogen held on tenaciously to secure second, while Regaled closed from the back of the pack to take third.

The Run of Japan’s Alice Vérité

In her second consecutive attempt at the Distaff, Alice Vérité raced in the middle of the field but lost ground at the crucial moment, unfortunately finishing in the rear. She was unable to improve upon her fourth-place finish from last year.

Winning Jockey & Trainer Interviews

Winning jockey Junior Alvarado reflected on his masterful ride: “I was determined to run a bold race. When she gets to run her race, she’s this strong.” Legendary trainer William Mott, celebrating his sixth victory in this event, praised his charge: “I’ve worked with many horses from this family. She put in a fantastic performance.”

Full Field

Source: netkeiba.com