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2025 Matriarch Stakes (G1) – Del Mar, 1 Mile Turf, $300,000

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Post time: Sunday, November 30, 2025 – Race 9 (approx. 6:32 ET)

Race Shape & Pace Scenario

This is a very modestly run mile on paper. No true burner exists.

  • Expected leader: #8 Ag Bullet will be sent hard by Velazquez from the outside.
  • Pressers: #9 Segesta, #1 Medoro, and #10 In Our Time all want to sit 2nd-4th.
  • Closers: #2 Breath Away, #7 Heredia, #6 Ozara, and #5 Spicybug will all be 8+ lengths back early.
    → Projected fractions: :23.2 – :47.0 – 1:11.0 – 1:34.2 (slightly slower than par). The race sets up for a horse with tactical speed who can sit a perfect trip just off the favorite.

Top Composite Ratings

  1. #8 Ag Bullet
  2. #1 Medoro
  3. #9 Segesta
  4. #7 Heredia
  5. #6 Ozara

Key Performance Ratings at 1 Mile Turf (last 3 comparable)

  • #8 Ag Bullet
  • #1 Medoro
  • #9 Segesta
  • #7 Heredia
  • #2 Breath Away

Final Algorithm Ranking & Wagering Strategy

  1. 8 Ag Bullet 3/1 The clear standout on composite rating and class. Yes, she’s primarily a sprint/miler who just ran 2nd in the BC Turf Sprint, but she’s 8-1-2 in turf routes lifetime and has the best last-race figure by a wide margin. Velazquez from post 8 means she clears early and gets brave. The only knock is the 1-mile question, but everything else overwhelms.
  2. 1 Medoro 6/1 Rail draw + Umberto Rispoli (hot meet) + perfect stalking trip = huge danger. Her Goldikova G3 third (beaten 1 length by Breath Away) was excellent and she’s 5-3-3 in 11 turf starts. Best value in the race.
  3. 9 Segesta 7/2 Juddmonte + Chad Brown + Flavien Prat = always respected. She was a one-paced 2nd in the First Lady G1 after a troubled trip in the Ladies Turf. Needs a meltdown up front to win, but she’ll be flying late.
  4. #2 Breath Away 8/1
    Proven closer who was a strong 2nd in the Goldikova behind a perfect trip. Kazushi Kimura keeps her closer this time.

Wagering Strategy ($100 budget example)

  • $30 Win / $50 Place on #8 Ag Bullet
  • $10 Exacta Box 8-1-9 ($60 total, plays 1-8-9 over/under)
  • $1 Trifecta Wheel 8 / 1,9 / 1,2,7,9 ($8)
  • $0.50 Trifecta 8 / 1,9 / 1,2,7,9 + add 2,7 ($12 total)
  • $2 DD 8 with ALL in finale (insurance)

Official Picks

  • Best Bet: #8 Ag Bullet to win
  • Value Play: #1 Medoro (will be 8-1 or higher)
  • Live Longshot: #2 Breath Away (20-1+ possible)

Final Prediction: 8 – 1 – 9 – 2

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