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Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, where day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the final 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 full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in GMT:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: 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
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated as one of the stronger editions of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 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)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately 15 minutes until post time in 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

Other Key Contenders

Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

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

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

Keep watching for ongoing coverage and outcomes from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.