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Welcome to the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Below is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race was expected as one of the stronger editions of this unique seven-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections led to several scratches earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately a quarter-hour before the start in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices on the US tote 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

Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic 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 outcomes throughout the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.