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Greetings to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. It also represents the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

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

• 19.00: 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
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event was expected as among the more competitive editions of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the field looks much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 1 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One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

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

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes until post time in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds in the US pools include:

• 4/5 Hope Road
• 3-1 Splendora
• 5/1 Richi
• 9/1 Vahva
• 11-1 Praying
• 14-1 Haulin Ice
• 16/1 Zeitlos

Other Key Contenders

Beyond 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.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

Stay tuned for all the latest coverage and results throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.