(# 4) COLONEL JOHN - Probable favorite, ran a great race in debut at Del Mar from the No. 12 post, surviving a bumping incident to just miss. Son of "Tiznow" is working spectacularly over this surface for start No. 2. Would key him in exotics.

(# 9) Usurp - Nice debut run at Del Mar for the always potent Ellis barn. Stalked, bid strongly, just failed to get up. Working well over at Hollywood for this second outing.

(#'s 1 and 1A) Huss the King and Milwaukeebrewkaro - Ron McAnally trained entry, and we like the straight No. 1("Huss the King") much more than the other half. May offer some exotics value.

(# 6) Cohen Thebarbarian - Half-million dollar son of "Pulpit" gets blinkers on today, after a so-so effort in debut on Sept. 1 at Del Mar. Was between horses much of the way and finished well out into the course. May improve greatly today.