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Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, California, as the second day for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Below is the full schedule of events for today at Del Mar, 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
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event had been anticipated as among the more competitive editions of this unique 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches earlier today, including top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present significant threats, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes before the start for the Filly and 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

Additional Highlights

Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic promises a thrilling matchup featuring the leading trio from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

Stay tuned for ongoing updates and outcomes from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.