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Welcome from the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, as the second day for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Below is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly and 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
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated to be one of the stronger editions of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for female horses. However, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 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, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately a quarter-hour before the start in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

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

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