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Welcome from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, as the second day of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Here is the complete lineup of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in GMT:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event was expected as among the more competitive editions of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for female horses. However, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 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

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 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)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes before the start in the Filly and 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 in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal 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-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic offers an exciting contest between the top three from last year’s event and two of the first three from the Derby.

Keep watching for all the latest coverage and outcomes from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.