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Welcome from the Del Mar track near San Diego, where day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. It also represents the final 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 complete lineup of races scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in GMT:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race was expected as one of the stronger runnings of this unique seven-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field looks much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however 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 include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated 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, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately a quarter-hour before the start in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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

Other Key Contenders

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

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