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Welcome from Del Mar close to San Diego, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. It also represents the concluding 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, 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
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated to be one of the stronger runnings of this unique seven-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup now appears much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability 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, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes before the start in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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

Additional Highlights

Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts in the entries feature 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.

Conditioner from France 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 long winless streak for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

Stay tuned for ongoing updates and outcomes throughout Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.