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Greetings to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, where the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race had been anticipated to be among the more competitive editions of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes before the start for the Filly and 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

Other Key Contenders

Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars in the entries include 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 an outstanding edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic race offers an exciting contest between the top three from last year’s running and two of the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Stay tuned for all the latest coverage and outcomes throughout Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.