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Welcome from the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, where the second day of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for the iconic rider 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, with times listed in GMT:

• 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this unique 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

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

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 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 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, other stars in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group 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 several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic offers an exciting contest between the top three from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Derby.

Stay tuned for all the latest coverage and outcomes throughout Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.