2025 Breeders’ Cup Mile: Notable Speech Wins with Dazzling Inside Run! Japan’s Argine a Strong 5th

November 2, 2025 / Last Updated: November 2, 2025

The 2025 Breeders’ Cup Mile at Del Mar saw Godolphin’s Notable Speech, with William Buick aboard, claim a spectacular victory. After a patient ride along the rail, Buick guided his mount through a tight opening in the stretch for a decisive win, marking the horse’s fourth G1 triumph. Japanese contender Argine, in Lanfranco Dettori’s final North American ride, finished a commendable 5th.

Key Takeaways

• Favorite Notable Speech wins the 2025 BC Mile, avenging last year’s defeat.
• A masterful inside ride by W. Buick led to a brilliant stretch run, securing a fourth G1 victory.
• Formidable Man finished second, with The Lion in Winter taking third.
• Japan’s Argine, with L. Dettori aboard, closed well for a commendable 5th place.
• This race marked L. Dettori’s final ride in North America.

Breeders’ Cup Mile 2025 Results

Race Recap and Winning Factors

The race began with #1 One Stripe taking the lead, followed closely by #13 Kiraat. Japan’s hopeful, Argine, settled near the back of the pack along the inside rail.

The winner, Notable Speech, was positioned comfortably in mid-pack, saving ground on the inside. He remained covered up even as the field turned for home. However, when a narrow seam opened along the rail in the stretch, jockey William Buick didn’t hesitate. He guided his mount through the gap, and Notable Speech responded with a powerful burst of speed to surge past the leaders.

The victory was sweet redemption for the colt, who finished third in the same race last year. This win adds to an impressive resume that includes the 2000 Guineas and the Sussex Stakes, marking his fourth career G1 victory. It was a perfect combination of a jockey’s cool-headed decision-making and a horse’s explosive turn of foot.

The Challenge of Japan’s Argine and Dettori

Argine, from the stable of Mitsumasa Nakauchida, was partnered with legendary jockey Lanfranco Dettori for his final ride in North America. Adopting patient tactics, she was reserved at the rear of the field before launching a bid on the outside in the final stretch. While she couldn’t quite reach the top contenders, she finished a very respectable 5th, earning a place on the board against world-class competition.

Before the race, assistant trainer Shinsuke Matsuoka commented, “She was a bit hesitant in the new environment at first, but she has adapted well day by day. Frankie (Dettori) has a good feel for her, and we hope she can deliver a performance that represents the culmination of her career.” True to his words, she ran her heart out and delivered a powerful performance.

Winner’s Circle Comments (Jockey W. Buick)

After the race, winning jockey William Buick said, “I wanted to be a bit more forward, but we didn’t get the best start, so we settled further back. He traveled in a good rhythm, and I was confident that if a path opened up in the stretch, he would definitely accelerate. Charlie (Appleby, trainer) sent him over with a lot of confidence, and this is a result of the team’s fantastic work.”

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