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Welcome to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious four-decade career.

Full Running Order

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

• 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: 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 race had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for female horses. However, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes until post time 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

Additional Highlights

Aside from Dettori’s rides, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and results from Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.