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Welcome to Del Mar close to San Diego, California, where day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade 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 & 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
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event was expected to be among the more competitive editions of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, vet checks led to several scratches this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 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, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly & 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

Additional Highlights

Beyond Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

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

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

Keep watching for all the latest coverage and outcomes throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.