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Welcome from Del Mar near San Diego, where the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated as one of the stronger runnings of this unique 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds in the US pools 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

Other Key Contenders

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

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

Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and outcomes throughout the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.