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Greetings from Del Mar near San Diego, as day two for this Breeders’ Cup 2025 is underway. This marks the concluding day of elite competition for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable four-decade career.

Full Running Order

Here is the complete lineup of events scheduled today at Del Mar, displaying start times in Greenwich Mean Time:

• 7:00 PM: Filly & Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated as among the more competitive editions of this unique seven-furlong competition for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections resulted in multiple withdrawals this morning, including top contenders Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

Consequently, the field now appears significantly reduced, though trainer Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His runners include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the Grade One Ballerina Stakes, is considered the main challenger.

Key Form Lines

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was withdrawn yesterday, however attention remains on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. The US-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, with Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Notable Recent Races

• Grade 2 Woodford Stakes, Keeneland, 5.5 furlongs, 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, 5 furlongs, 5 Oct 25 (She’s Quality)
• G1 Flying Five, Curragh, 5 furlongs, 14 Sep 25 (She’s Quality, Bucanero Fuerte)

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over a quarter-hour until post time for 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

Additional Highlights

Beyond Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to end a long winless streak for French runners at this meeting.

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

Keep watching for all the latest updates and outcomes throughout the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.