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Welcome from Del Mar near San Diego, as the second day for this 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 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated as one of the stronger editions of this unique 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks led to several scratches earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• G2 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)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately 15 minutes until post time in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices 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, 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 edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic offers an exciting contest between the leading trio from last year’s running against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for ongoing coverage and results from Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.