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Welcome from the Del Mar track near San Diego, as the second day for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. 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

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

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: 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. However, vet checks led to multiple withdrawals this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes before the start in the Filly and 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, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

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

Stay tuned for all the latest updates and outcomes throughout the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.