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Greetings to Del Mar close to San Diego, as the second day of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Here is the full schedule of races scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race was expected as one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for female horses. However, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered 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)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 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)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes before the start in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices on the US tote are as follows:

• 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 in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal 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 end a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

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

Keep watching for all the latest updates and outcomes from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.