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Greetings from Del Mar near San Diego, where day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. It also represents the final day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement after an illustrious four-decade career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the full schedule of events scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, with times listed in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 19.00: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event was expected as one of the stronger editions of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals earlier today, such as top contenders Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, 23 Aug 25 (Hope Road)
• Grade 2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5f, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, but attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated elite-level ability in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

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

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes until post time in the Filly and 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

Other Key Contenders

Beyond Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few to win three Breeders’ Cup races. His rivals include Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard also has several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French runners at this meeting.

The Classic race offers a thrilling matchup between the top three from last year’s event against two the top three from the Derby.

Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and results from Day Two of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.