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Welcome to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, as the second day for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of races for today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event was expected as among the more competitive runnings of this unique seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes before the start in the Filly and 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 Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic race promises an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for all the latest updates and outcomes throughout Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.