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Greetings from the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, where day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career.

Full Running Order

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

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event was expected to be among the more competitive editions of this unique 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the lineup now appears much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (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)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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 Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s event against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

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