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Welcome to Del Mar close to San Diego, California, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Below is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, vet checks resulted in several scratches earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the lineup now appears much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated 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)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over a quarter-hour before the start in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices 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

Additional Highlights

Aside from Dettori’s rides, 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 an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

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

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