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Greetings from the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, where day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 has commenced. It also represents the concluding day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire following a remarkable 40-year career.

Full Running Order

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

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race was expected as one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for female horses. However, vet checks resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks much smaller, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, while Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (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, who aim to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners are Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability 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, 8 Jun 25 (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, Curragh, 5f, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

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

Other Key Contenders

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts on the card include Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

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

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

Keep watching for ongoing updates and results throughout Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.