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Greetings from Del Mar near San Diego, as the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the final day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 11:05 PM: 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 runnings of this unique 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

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

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

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

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices 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

Additional Highlights

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

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