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Greetings to Del Mar close to San Diego, as day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Here is the complete lineup of races scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event was expected as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears much smaller, but 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 considered the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 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)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices 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

Additional Highlights

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic offers a thrilling matchup between the top three from last year’s running against two the first three from the Derby.

Stay tuned for ongoing updates and results from Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.