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Welcome from Del Mar near San Diego, California, as day two of the Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Here is the complete lineup of races scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race had been anticipated to be one of the stronger runnings of this unique 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, vet checks led to several scratches this morning, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup looks much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• G1 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

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn on Saturday, but attention remains on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, who aim to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose significant threats, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5 furlongs, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• G1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5f, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5 furlongs, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

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

Other Key Contenders

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, other stars on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.

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

Stay tuned for all the latest coverage and outcomes from the second day of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.