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Welcome from Del Mar near San Diego, California, where day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup is underway. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing 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, with times listed in GMT:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated to be among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive seven-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks led to several scratches this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears much smaller, though conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, while Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, October 4, 2025 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5 furlongs, 8 Jun 25 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 Prix de l’Abbaye, Longchamp, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, the Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes before the start in 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, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by multiple runners, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic promises an exciting contest featuring the leading trio from last year’s running against two the top three from the Kentucky Derby.

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