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Greetings from the Del Mar track close to 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, who is set to retire following a remarkable four-decade career.

Full Running Order

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

• 19.00: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 19.41: Turf Sprint
• 20.21: Sprint
• 9:01 PM: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 23.05: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This event was expected to be one of the stronger runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong contest for female horses. Yet, veterinary inspections led to multiple withdrawals earlier today, including top contenders 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 his 20th Breeders’ Cup win. His entrants include Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is considered the primary threat.

Important Recent Form

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

A key European contenders, Arizona Blaze, was scratched on Saturday, however focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to follow up a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Additional contenders are Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, each with strong credentials. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, plus Reef Runner present significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Key Form Lines

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

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

With just over a quarter-hour before the start in the Filly & Mare Sprint, the latest odds on the US tote include:

• 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 on the card include Rebel’s Romance, who could join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. His rivals include Minnie Hauk and Goliath in an outstanding edition of the Turf.

Conditioner from France Francis-Henri Graffard is represented by several entrants, such as Sahlan in the Mile plus Gezora in the Filly & Mare Turf, hoping to break a lengthy drought for French-trained horses at this meeting.

The Classic offers an exciting contest between the leading trio from last year’s running and two of the first three from the Derby.

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