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Greetings to Del Mar close to San Diego, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: 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 one of the stronger runnings of this unique seven-furlong competition for female horses. However, veterinary inspections led to several scratches this morning, 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 along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately 15 minutes until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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

Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

Stay tuned for all the latest updates and results throughout Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.