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Greetings to Del Mar near San Diego, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious four-decade career.

Full Running Order

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

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race was expected as among the more competitive editions of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, vet checks led to several scratches earlier today, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (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)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately a quarter-hour before the start for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices on the US tote 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 include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic race promises 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 from Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.