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Greetings from Del Mar near San Diego, California, where the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated as one of the stronger editions of this unique 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 2 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, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, 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 & 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

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

Stay tuned for all the latest updates and results from Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.