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Greetings to the Del Mar track near San Diego, where the second day of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the final day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Here is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for female horses. However, vet checks led to several scratches earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

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

Selection: 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

Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup between the leading trio from last year’s running and two of the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

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