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Welcome from the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, as day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

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

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated to be one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for female horses. However, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field looks much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 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A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over a quarter-hour 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

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.

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

Stay tuned for all the latest coverage and outcomes throughout the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.