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Welcome to Del Mar close to San Diego, California, where the second day for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Here is the full schedule of races scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in GMT:

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

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this unique 7-furlong competition for female horses. However, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

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

Notable Recent Races

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

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices 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 Dettori’s rides, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic offers an exciting contest between the leading trio from last year’s event against two the top three from the Derby.

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