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Welcome to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, where the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Here is the complete lineup 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
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated as one of the stronger runnings of this unique 7-furlong contest for female horses. However, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately 15 minutes until post time in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds in the US pools 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 Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal 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 end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

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

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