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Welcome from the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, as the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the final day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Below is the complete lineup of races for today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this unique 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

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

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over a quarter-hour until post time in the Filly & 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

Other Key Contenders

Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic offers an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s event and two of the first three from the Derby.

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