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Welcome from the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, where day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated as one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup now appears much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in 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)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.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, both with strong credentials. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 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, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over a quarter-hour before the start for the Filly and 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

Other Key Contenders

Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

Keep watching for ongoing coverage and outcomes from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.