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

Today’s Race Schedule

Here is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar, with times listed in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this unique 7-furlong contest for female horses. However, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

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, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic race offers a thrilling matchup between the leading trio from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

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