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Greetings to Del Mar near San Diego, California, where day two of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Here is the complete lineup of races for today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in GMT:

• 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this unique seven-furlong contest for female horses. However, vet checks resulted in several scratches this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (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, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 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 before the start in 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

Other Key Contenders

Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic race promises an exciting contest between the leading trio from last year’s event against two the first three from the Derby.

Keep watching for all the latest coverage and outcomes from Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.