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Welcome from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, where day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Here is the complete lineup of races for today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated as one of the stronger editions of this unique seven-furlong competition for female horses. However, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup looks significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 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 scratched yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up 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 present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately a quarter-hour before the start for 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

Other Key Contenders

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race offers a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s running and two of the top three from the Derby.

Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and outcomes throughout Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.