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Greetings to Del Mar near San Diego, California, where the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Here is the complete lineup of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race had been anticipated as one of the stronger editions of this unique 7-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 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, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over a quarter-hour until post time in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices on the US tote 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

Beyond Dettori’s rides, 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 as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

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