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Welcome from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, as the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Here is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks resulted in several scratches this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• G1 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One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 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 Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

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

The Classic offers a thrilling matchup between the top three from last year’s running against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Stay tuned for ongoing updates and results from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.