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Welcome from the Del Mar track near San Diego, where day two for this 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the full schedule of races for today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated to be one of the stronger editions of this unique 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the lineup now appears significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

• Grade 1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7f, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Top Pick: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent Grade One win from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, both holding solid form. The US-trained rivals such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• G2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (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, 5 furlongs, October 5, 2025 (She’s Quality)
• Grade 1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5f, September 14, 2025 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes 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, 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 and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup featuring the top three from last year’s event against two the first three from the Derby.

Stay tuned for ongoing updates and results throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.