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Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, California, as the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Here is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for female horses. However, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 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

Current Betting Odds

Approximately 15 minutes before the start in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices in the US pools 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

Aside from Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic promises an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s event and two of the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for ongoing coverage and results throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.