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Welcome to Del Mar close to San Diego, where the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Here is the complete lineup of races for today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated as one of the stronger editions of this unique seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections led to several scratches earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup looks significantly reduced, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

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

Top Pick: 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One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

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

Key Form Lines

• Grade 2 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, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over a quarter-hour before the start for the Filly & 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

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic offers a thrilling matchup between the top three from last year’s event against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

Keep watching for all the latest updates and outcomes from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.