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

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of events for today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

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

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race was expected to be among the more competitive runnings of this unique seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, including leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over a quarter-hour before the start for the Filly and 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

Additional Highlights

Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race promises 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 ongoing updates and outcomes throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.