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Greetings to the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, where the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

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

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated as among the more competitive editions of this unique 7-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• 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

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• 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, 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, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over a quarter-hour before the start for 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 Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

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

The Classic race offers a thrilling matchup between the leading trio from last year’s event and two of 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.