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Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, where the second day of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year 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
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event was expected as one of the stronger editions of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for female horses. However, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field looks significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• G1 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, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes until post time for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices on the US tote 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 on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup between the top three from last year’s running against two the top three from the Derby.

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