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Welcome to Del Mar close to San Diego, California, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the final day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times 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
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event was expected to be among the more competitive editions of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for female horses. However, veterinary inspections led to several scratches this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately 15 minutes until post time for 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

Additional Highlights

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

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

Stay tuned for all the latest coverage and outcomes from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.