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Greetings to Del Mar close to San Diego, California, as the second day for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the final day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

Below is the complete lineup of races scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race was expected to be one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for female horses. However, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the lineup now appears much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.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, each holding solid form. American-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes until post time in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds on the US tote are as follows:

• 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, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic offers a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s event and two of the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

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