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Welcome from the Del Mar track near San Diego, as the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

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

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated as one of the stronger editions of this distinctive seven-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.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 rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes before the start for the Filly & 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

Other Key Contenders

Beyond Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic offers a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Derby.

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