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Welcome from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, where the second day of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Here is the full schedule of races scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes until post time in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices 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

Additional Highlights

Beyond Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

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

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