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Greetings to Del Mar near San Diego, California, where day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Here is the complete lineup of races scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, vet checks resulted in several scratches earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the lineup now appears much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• G1 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One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.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 include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

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

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

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

Other Key Contenders

Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.

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

Stay tuned for all the latest updates and results from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.