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Greetings from Del Mar close to San Diego, where the second day for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. It also represents the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of events for today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in GMT:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated as among the more competitive editions of this unique seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

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

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over a quarter-hour until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices in the US pools include:

• 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, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race promises an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s running against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for ongoing updates and results throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.