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Greetings from Del Mar close to San Diego, where the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race had been anticipated to be one of the stronger editions of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for female horses. However, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.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 as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

• 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, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes until post time for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic offers a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s running against two the first three from the Derby.

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