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

Today’s Race Schedule

Here is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar, with times listed in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated as one of the stronger runnings of this unique 7-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

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

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes until post time 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

Other Key Contenders

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

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