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Welcome to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, where day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

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

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated as one of the stronger editions of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup now appears much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes before the start for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup between the top three from last year’s event against two the first three from the Derby.

Keep watching for ongoing updates and results throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.