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Greetings from the Del Mar track near San Diego, as the second day for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event was expected as one of the stronger editions of this unique seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and 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, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over a quarter-hour before the start in 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

Additional Highlights

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s running against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

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