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Greetings from Del Mar close to San Diego, California, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: 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 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals this morning, 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 claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

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

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 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)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes before the start 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

Additional Highlights

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

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

Keep watching for ongoing coverage and results from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.