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Welcome from Del Mar near San Diego, California, as the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the complete lineup of events scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this unique 7-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 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, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately a quarter-hour until post time 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

Additional Highlights

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card include 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 multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic race offers an exciting contest between the leading trio from last year’s event against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Stay tuned for all the latest coverage and results from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.