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Greetings from the Del Mar track near San Diego, as the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks 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 scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event was expected to be one of the stronger editions of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

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

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes before the start in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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

Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

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

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