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Welcome to Del Mar close to San Diego, California, where the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of races scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event was expected as one of the stronger editions of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup looks significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

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)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately 15 minutes until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds in the US pools include:

• 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, additional standouts on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s running and two of the top three from the Derby.

Stay tuned for all the latest updates and outcomes throughout Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.