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Welcome from Del Mar near San Diego, California, where day two of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Below is the complete lineup of events scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in GMT:

• 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: 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 editions of this unique 7-furlong competition for female horses. However, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes until post time for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds on the US tote 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

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic race promises 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 results throughout the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.