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Greetings from the Del Mar track near San Diego, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the final day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event was expected to be one of the stronger runnings of this unique 7-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup looks much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.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. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated 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, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (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 15 minutes before the start for the Filly and 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 feature Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group 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 is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic promises a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s running against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

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