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Greetings from Del Mar close to San Diego, California, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding 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

Below is the full schedule of events for today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race was expected as among the more competitive editions of this unique 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections led to several scratches this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 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)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds 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

Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts in the entries include Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

Keep watching for all the latest coverage and outcomes throughout Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.