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Greetings from Del Mar close to San Diego, as the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the final day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of races scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 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, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately 15 minutes until post time in the Filly and 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

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

French trainer 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-trained horses at this meeting.

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

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