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Greetings from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career.

Full Running Order

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

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

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated to be one of the stronger editions of this unique seven-furlong contest for female horses. However, vet checks resulted in several scratches earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form 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, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes until post time for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices 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

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus 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 Derby.

Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and results from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.