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Greetings to Del Mar close to San Diego, California, where day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious four-decade career.

Full Running Order

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

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

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated as one of the stronger runnings of this unique 7-furlong competition for female horses. However, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

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

Other Key Contenders

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar 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 end a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race promises an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s running and two of the top three from the Derby.

Stay tuned for ongoing updates and outcomes from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.