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Greetings to the Del Mar track near San Diego, California, where day two of the 2025 Breeders’ Cup has commenced. This marks the concluding day of top-level racing for the iconic rider Frankie Dettori, as he prepares for retirement following a remarkable 40-year career.

Today’s Race Schedule

Below is the full schedule of races for today at Del Mar racetrack, 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
• 9:41 PM: Turf
• 22.25: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 23.45: Dirt Mile
• 00.25: Filly & Mare Turf

Filly & Mare Sprint Preview

This race had been anticipated as among the more competitive runnings of this distinctive 7-furlong competition for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks led to several scratches this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca and Tamara.

As a result, the lineup now appears much smaller, but trainer Bob Baffert has a major opportunity to secure a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi and Splendora, whereas Hope Road, victor in the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the primary threat.

Key Form Lines

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

Selection: HOPE ROAD

Turf Sprint Preview

One of the leading European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem with rider Frankie Dettori, who aim to build on a recent top-level victory from the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte and She’s Quality, both holding solid form. American-trained rivals like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose serious challenges, especially Ag Bullet having demonstrated Grade One-winning form at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

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

Selection: AG BULLET

Current Betting Odds

Approximately a quarter-hour before the start in the Filly and Mare Sprint, the latest odds in the US pools include:

• 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, other stars in the entries feature Rebel’s Romance, who could become one of few as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk and Goliath in a stellar edition of the Turf.

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

The Classic race promises a thrilling matchup between the leading trio from last year’s running and two of the first three from the Derby.

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