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Greetings from the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, where the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the complete lineup of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in GMT:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated to be one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the lineup now appears much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 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)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes before the start for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds in the US pools include:

• 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 Frankie Dettori’s mounts, 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 as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race offers an exciting contest between the top three from last year’s running against two the first three from the Derby.

Keep watching for ongoing updates and results from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.