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Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, where the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the final day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

• 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: 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 among the more competitive runnings of this unique seven-furlong competition for female horses. However, veterinary inspections led to several scratches earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• G1 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, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes until post time for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices 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

Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

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

The Classic offers a thrilling matchup between the top three from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Derby.

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