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Greetings to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, as the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

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

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: 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 race was expected to be among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, vet checks led to several scratches earlier today, including leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 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)
• G1 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

Current Betting Odds

Approximately a quarter-hour until post time 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

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic promises a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s event against two the top three from the Derby.

Keep watching for ongoing updates and outcomes throughout the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.