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Welcome to Del Mar close to San Diego, California, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the final day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of events for today at Del Mar, with times listed in GMT:

• 19.00: 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
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated to be among the more competitive editions of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 1 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

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

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

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, 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 and Mare Sprint, the current prices 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, additional standouts in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. 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 plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic race offers a thrilling matchup between the top three from last year’s event against two the first three from the Derby.

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