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Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of races scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated as one of the stronger runnings of this unique seven-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 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 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 Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal 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 end a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic race offers a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s running against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

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