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Greetings from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, as day two of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks 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 complete lineup of races for today at Del Mar, displaying start times in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated to be among the more competitive editions of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup looks much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 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, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes before the start for the Filly and 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 Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and outcomes from Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.