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Greetings to Del Mar close to San Diego, California, as the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. 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

Below is the complete lineup of races scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: 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 was expected as one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for female horses. However, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• G2 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One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

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

Notable Recent Races

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

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes until post time 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 Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race promises an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s event and two of the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Stay tuned for all the latest updates and outcomes throughout the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.