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Greetings to Del Mar close to San Diego, where day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar, displaying start times in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated as one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections led to several scratches this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately a quarter-hour 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

Additional Highlights

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s event against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

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