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Greetings to Del Mar near San Diego, California, where day two of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career.

Full Running Order

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

• 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race was expected to be among the more competitive editions of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, vet checks led to several scratches earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the lineup now appears much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. American-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• G1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes until post time for the Filly and 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

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to break a long winless streak for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

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