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Welcome from the Del Mar track close to San Diego, California, as day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. It also represents the final day of elite competition for legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, who is set to retire after an illustrious four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the complete lineup of events for today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in GMT:

• 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This race had been anticipated as among the more competitive editions of this unique seven-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in several scratches this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, however 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 and She’s Quality, both with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors such as Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5f, 4 Oct 25 (Khaadem)
• Grade 1 Jaipur Stakes, Saratoga, 5.5f, June 8, 2025 (Ag Bullet)
• G3 Green Flash Handicap, Del Mar, 5f, 31 Aug 25 (Motorious, Reef Runner)
• Grade 1 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

Latest Market Prices

With just over 15 minutes until post time for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the current prices in the US pools 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

Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group to win three Breeders’ Cup races. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard also has multiple runners, such as Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly and Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a lengthy drought for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

The Classic offers an exciting contest featuring the top three from last year’s running and two of the top three from the Derby.

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