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Welcome from Del Mar near San Diego, where day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race was expected as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup looks much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes before the start 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

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

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