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Welcome from Del Mar near San Diego, as the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

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

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated as one of the stronger editions of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup looks significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas 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, 8.5f, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices 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 feature 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 also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

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

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