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Greetings to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the complete lineup of races scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in GMT:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race was expected to be among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field looks significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (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)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately 15 minutes before the start for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds on the US tote are as follows:

• 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, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group 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 also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic promises a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s running and two of the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

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