Sunday wraps opening weekend at Del Mar, but not before an 11-race card gets underway at 5 pm ET. The feature will be the Race 9 Osunitas Stakes, one of my key plays on the card.

Del Mar - Race 6

#5 Westwood: Like the next guy, he has knocked heads with some stakes players in recent starts and fits better here, and I'm hoping the presence of a couple other contenders.

#1 Rank: He's a multiple stakes-placed runner in decent form right now, but he has had a lot of chances already and figures to take some cash again here while dropping back in with friends. Obvious player, but my enthusiasm is a bit tempered.

#3 Unique Power: Not a whole lot from him through two starts so far, but the dirt route might work in his favor as he stretches out for the first time while racing fresh again. Ready for better?

Race Summary: Haven't even mentioned Churchill invader #6 Privman, who has been landing shares around the country out of the Baffert barn -- another to consider. Westwood looks right in a pretty fun race for the level.

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Del Mar - Race 7

#10 Our Moonlight: She caught a nice one in that Grade III run last time out, and she fits better here while trying the turf for the first time. Lots to like with a versatile pedigree and a good trip likely waiting for her.

#5 Cat the Confidante : Not much wrong with her form through two starts, and she should be in line for another good spying trip today. May still have some upside, too.

#1 Wink and a Grin: Finisher has turned in a few sharp closing efforts that make her a player again with this crew. Could give the jump to the top pair, which is my only worry.

Race Summary: Our Moonlight drops out of the Summertime Oaks where she caught a high-ceiling winner in Cash Call. She should get a perfect spying run from the outside today.

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Del Mar - Race 9 - Osunitas Stakes

#4 Omnipotent: Think she'll be a bit overlooked here while stepping up with some class questions to answer, but I liked her last run a bit and wonder if she can build off that one. Midpack spy to score at a price?

#2 Queen Maxima: She's on a search for her sixth win in a row, but she's at least a mild question mark at this kind of trip right now after doing all of that wickedly sharp work going short. Capable, but I'm not totally sure...

#9 Medoro: She has now lost four in a row after scoring four in a row to open her career, but she has been knocking heads with much better than she's going to see here. Absolutely nothing like Grade I performer She Feels Pretty lined up today.

Race Summary: Lots of logical places to hang your hat in this one, but I wonder if Omnipotent might be sharp enough right now to stay in the mix at an OK price.