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Welcome to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, as the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

• 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated to be one of the stronger editions of this unique 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (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, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

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

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic race promises an exciting contest between the leading trio from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Derby.

Keep watching for all the latest coverage and outcomes from Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.