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Welcome to Del Mar close to San Diego, California, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Here is the complete lineup of races scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated as one of the stronger runnings of this unique 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, vet checks led to several scratches this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 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, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly & 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

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few 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 several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic race promises an exciting contest between the top three from last year’s running and two of the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for all the latest coverage and results from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.