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Welcome from the Del Mar track near San Diego, where the second day of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the complete lineup of events scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race was expected to be among the more competitive editions of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections led to several scratches this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

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

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over a quarter-hour before the start for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices on the US tote 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

Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts in the entries 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 edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic race offers an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s running against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for all the latest coverage and results throughout Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.