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Greetings to Del Mar close to San Diego, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. It also represents the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Below is the complete lineup of races scheduled today at Del Mar, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated to be one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, vet checks resulted in several scratches earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup now appears much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• G2 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One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (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

With just over 15 minutes until post time for 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

Other Key Contenders

Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal 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 break a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

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

Stay tuned for all the latest coverage and outcomes from Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.