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Greetings from the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, as 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 after an illustrious 40-year career.

Full Running Order

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

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly and Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event was expected as among the more competitive runnings of this unique seven-furlong contest for fillies and mares. However, veterinary inspections led to several scratches this morning, including leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

As a result, the field now appears much smaller, though trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His entrants feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

• G1 Ballerina Stakes, Saratoga, 7 furlongs, August 23, 2025 (Hope Road)
• G2 Santa Maria Stakes, Santa Anita, 8.5 furlongs, April 19, 2025 (Richi, Splendora)

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory in the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner present serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form in the Jaipur Stakes.

Key Form Lines

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

Top Pick: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

With just over 15 minutes before the start 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 Frankie Dettori’s mounts, additional standouts in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar renewal of the Turf.

French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, including Sahlan in the Mile and Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, as he seeks to end a long winless streak for French runners at the Breeders’ Cup.

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

Keep watching for ongoing coverage and outcomes throughout Day Two of the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.