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Greetings from Del Mar near San Diego, where the second day of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents 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 full schedule of races scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event was expected as among the more competitive editions of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, vet checks led to several scratches earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears significantly reduced, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners 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 significant threats, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, 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, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over 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

Additional Highlights

Beyond Dettori’s rides, other stars 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 and Goliath in a stellar 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, 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 event against two the first three from the Derby.

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