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Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Here is the full schedule of events for today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated as one of the stronger editions of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for female horses. However, vet checks resulted in several scratches earlier today, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup looks much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

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

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 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, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes until post time for the Filly & 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

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race offers an exciting contest between the top three from last year’s running against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

Stay tuned for all the latest updates and results throughout Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.