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Greetings from the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, as the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: 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 race had been anticipated as one of the stronger editions of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup now appears much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 2 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, 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, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly & 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

Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

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