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Greetings to the Del Mar track close to San Diego, as the second day of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. 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

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

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race was expected to be one of the stronger editions of this unique 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup looks much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

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

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

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

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately a quarter-hour before the start in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices 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 on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include 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 and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic offers an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s event against two the first three from the Kentucky Derby.

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