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Welcome to the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, as the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

• 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated as one of the stronger editions of this unique seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections led to several scratches this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of 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, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

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

Key Form Lines

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 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)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately a quarter-hour before the start in 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

Additional Highlights

Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition 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, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic offers an exciting contest between the top three from last year’s running and two of the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for all the latest updates and results throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.