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Welcome to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, as the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the full schedule of events for today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for female horses. However, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately a quarter-hour before the start 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 Dettori’s rides, other stars in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s running and two of the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and outcomes throughout the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.