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Greetings from Del Mar close to San Diego, where day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

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

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race was expected to be among the more competitive editions of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for female horses. However, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 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 & 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, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group 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 also has several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic race offers a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s event and two of the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

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