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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 final day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.

Full Running Order

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

• 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for female horses. However, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (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One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose 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, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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

Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

French trainer 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 lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic offers an exciting contest between the top three from last year’s event and two of the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

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