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Greetings from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, as day two for this 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 events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly & 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

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• G1 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, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes until post time for 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

Additional Highlights

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries include 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.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic promises an exciting contest between the leading trio from last year’s running and two of the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for ongoing coverage and outcomes from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.