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Welcome to Del Mar close to San Diego, where day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

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

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated to be among the more competitive editions of this unique seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections led to several scratches this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field looks much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes until post time in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds on the US tote 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

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars in the entries 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.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic race offers a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

Stay tuned for all the latest updates and results throughout Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.