Hoppert: I knew Drape would have a special place in his heart for the third-place finisher in the Louisiana Derby. He has 10 starts, most among a somewhat inexperienced but extremely talented field, but he’s overmatched.

11. Bolt d’Oro

Trainer: Mick Ruiz Jockey: Victor Espinoza Odds: 8-1

Drape: He is fast, seasoned and has never run a bad race. He is sitting on a big one. Oh yeah, Espinoza has won this race three times. Here’s your winner.

Hoppert: He did not give up in the Santa Anita Derby, and I’m not ready to count him out either, especially with Espinoza aboard. He will likely be a nice price, too.

12. Enticed

Trainer: Kieran McLaughlin Jockey: Junior Alvarado Odds: 30-1

Drape: I’m not. Pass.

Hoppert: Remember him? He won the Gotham and had people talking, then he finished behind Vino Rosso in the Wood Memorial.

13. Bravazo

Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas Jockey: Luis Contreras Odds: 50-1

Drape: Like a few in here, this colt is best running in front. He is going to have a lot of company.

Hoppert: Would love to see Lukas, 82, win another Derby, especially for a farm as historic as Calumet, but it won’t be this one.

14. Mendelssohn

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien Jockey: Ryan Moore Odds: 5-1

Drape: The European invader by way of Dubai is the most interesting import in the history of the Derby. English and Irish punters will pound him at the betting windows. I will not.