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Welcome from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, where the second day of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Here is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field looks significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

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

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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

Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic offers an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s running against two the top three from the Derby.

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