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Greetings from Del Mar close to San Diego, California, as day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

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

• 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race was expected as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field looks much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature 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, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are 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 elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds on the US tote are as follows:

• 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, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal 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, hoping to break a lengthy drought 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 top three from the Derby.

Keep watching for ongoing updates and outcomes throughout Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.