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Greetings from Del Mar close to San Diego, California, where the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. 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.

Today’s Race Schedule

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

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, 19 Apr 25 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 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

Approximately 15 minutes before the start 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, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

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