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Welcome from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, where the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the final day of top-level racing for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Below is the complete lineup of races for today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly and 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
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event was expected as among the more competitive runnings of this unique 7-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections led to several scratches this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 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 yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (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)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately a quarter-hour 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

Other Key Contenders

Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic offers a thrilling matchup featuring 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 the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.