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Welcome to Del Mar near San Diego, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the final day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

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

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event was expected to be among the more competitive runnings of this unique seven-furlong competition for female horses. However, veterinary inspections led to several scratches earlier today, including leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup looks significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 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

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• 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, 5 furlongs, August 31, 2025 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately a quarter-hour before the start for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices 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

Other Key Contenders

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

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