Picture this: The final curtain falls on the fall meet at Del Mar on a Sunday. But not before the excitement of the Grade 1, $300,000 Matriarch Stakes over one mile on turf takes center stage. Gina Romantica, the 8-5 morning-line favorite among older fillies and mares, has 11 others vying for the top spot. Post time for this highly anticipated race, the seventh of nine on Sunday, is 6:28 p.m. EST, and it will be live on FanDuel TV. For all the essential details and downloadable past performances, head to Horse Racing Nation's free past performances page, courtesy of our partners at Brisnet. Additionally, our Super Screener picks and analysis for the Matriarch, along with recent top speed figures for each contender, are at your disposal.

Best Speed Figures and the Pace Setters

In the Grade 1 Matriarch Stakes, Ag Bullet is expected to set a blistering pace, with Aussie Girl hot on its heels. This pace projection is courtesy of TimeformUS. The contenders bring a diverse range of speed figures, with Sacred Wish having a notable 95 in the Daily Racing Form, while Tirupati shows a 79. Ag Bullet stands out with a 106, followed closely by Child of the Moon at 87 and Aussie Girl at 80. These speed figures give a clear indication of the horses' potential on the track.Looking at the individual horses and their recent performances:Sacred Wish, with a last start of 3rd in the 2024 Goldikova G3, is now gearing up for the Matriarch G1. It has a rating of 6.54 and is trained by George Weaver with John R. Velazquez in the saddle.Tirupati, coming off a 2nd place finish in the WO AOC (10/26/2024-R2), is set to make its mark in the Matriarch. It has a rating of 0.00 and is trained by Jonathan Thomas with Kimura Kazushi aboard.Ag Bullet, after a 3rd place finish in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint G1, is ready to take on the challenge. It has a rating of 6.86 and is trained by Richard Baltas with Umberto Rispoli in the irons.Child of the Moon, having won the 2024 Athenia LS in its last race, is looking to continue its winning streak in the Matriarch. It has a rating of 6.34 and is trained by Chad C. Brown with Manuel Franco as the jockey.Aussie Girl, despite a 6th place finish in the 2024 Ladies Turf Sprint G2, is determined to perform well in the Matriarch. It has a rating of 0.00 and is trained by William Walden with Irad Ortiz, Jr. as the rider.Mouffy, with a 4th place finish in the 2024 Goldikova G3, is aiming to improve its standing in the Matriarch. It has a rating of 6.61 and is trained by Jonathan Thomas with Vincent Cheminaud as the jockey.Tax Implications, after a 4th place finish in the 2024 Dance Smartly G2, is ready to give it another shot in the Matriarch. It has a rating of 6.39 and is trained by Chad C. Brown with Joel Rosario in the saddle.Kehoe Beach, having won the 2024 Mrs. Revere G2 in its last race, is a strong contender in the Matriarch. It has a rating of 6.09 and is trained by Wesley A. Ward with Frankie Dettori as the jockey.Prerequisite, coming in 2nd in the 2024 Athenia LS, is looking to make a breakthrough in the Matriarch. It has a rating of 6.34 and is trained by Chad C. Brown with Flavien Prat as the rider.Aspen Grove, with a 6th place finish in the 2024 Goldikova Stakes G3, is determined to shine in the Matriarch. It has a rating of 6.54 and is trained by Jack Sisterson with Juan J. Hernandez as the jockey.Gina Romantica, the morning-line favorite after winning the 2024 First Lady Stakes G1, is set to defend its title in the Matriarch. It has a rating of 7.38 and is trained by Chad C. Brown with Jose L. Ortiz in the saddle.Nadette, having a 2nd place finish in the 2024 Dance Smartly G2, is ready to make its presence felt in the Matriarch. It has a rating of 6.36 and is trained by Neil D. Drysdale with Hector I. Berrios as the jockey.Each horse brings its unique story and potential to the track, making the Matriarch Stakes a must-watch event.