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Greetings to Del Mar close to 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

Here is the complete lineup of races scheduled today at Del Mar racetrack, displaying start times in GMT:

• 7:00 PM: Filly and Mare Sprint
• 7:41 PM: Turf Sprint
• 8:21 PM: Sprint
• 21.01: Distaff
• 21.41: Turf
• 10:25 PM: Classic
• 11:05 PM: Mile
• 11:45 PM: Dirt Mile
• 12:25 AM: Filly & Mare Turf

Preview: Filly and Mare Sprint

This event had been anticipated to be one of the stronger editions of this unique 7-furlong contest for fillies and mares. Yet, vet checks resulted in several scratches this morning, such as leading runners Sweet Azteca as well as Tamara.

Consequently, the field looks significantly reduced, but conditioner Bob Baffert stands a strong chance to claim a twentieth Breeders’ Cup victory. His runners feature Richi along with Splendora, whereas Hope Road, winner of the G1 Ballerina Stakes, is viewed as the main challenger.

Important Recent Form

• 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

Preview: Turf Sprint

A key European hopes, Arizona Blaze, was scratched yesterday, but focus stays on Khaadem and jockey Frankie Dettori, as they attempt to build on a recent Grade One win in the Woodford Stakes.

Other notable runners include Bucanero Fuerte as well as She’s Quality, each holding solid form. The US-trained competitors like Motorious, Ag Bullet, and Reef Runner also pose significant threats, especially Ag Bullet showing elite-level ability at Saratoga.

Notable Recent Races

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

Selection: AG BULLET

Latest Market Prices

Approximately 15 minutes until post time for the Filly and Mare Sprint, the current prices on the US tote 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

Aside from Dettori’s rides, additional standouts on the card feature Rebel’s Romance, aiming to join an elite group as a three-time Breeders’ Cup winner. He faces Minnie Hauk as well as Goliath in an outstanding renewal of the Turf.

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

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

Keep watching for ongoing updates and results from the second day of Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar.