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Greetings to the Del Mar track near San Diego, where the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Here is the full schedule of events for today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race was expected as one of the stronger runnings of this unique 7-furlong competition for female horses. However, veterinary inspections led to several scratches earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature 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, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

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

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately a quarter-hour until post time in 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

Other Key Contenders

Beyond Dettori’s rides, additional standouts in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic race offers an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s running against two the first three from the Derby.

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