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Greetings from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of races for today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this unique seven-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, vet checks resulted in several scratches this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field looks much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (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One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 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, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately a quarter-hour until post time 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

Additional Highlights

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. 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 and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic offers an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s event against two the top three from the Derby.

Keep watching for all the latest coverage and outcomes throughout Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.