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Welcome to Del Mar close to San Diego, where day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated as one of the stronger runnings of this unique 7-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• G1 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

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability 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, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes before the start in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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

Other Key Contenders

Beyond Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French-trained horses at this meeting.

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

Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and results throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.