HorseCenter: Holy Bull, Withers & Robert B. Lewis previews

By Matt Shifman/Brian Zipse
Photo: Eclipse Sportswire

This week on HorseCenter, hosts Matt Shifman and Brian Zipse preview a big weekend on the Kentucky Derby 2019 trail.

At Gulfstream Park, unbeaten Maximus Mischief and Mihos, winner of the Mucho Macho Man to open his 3-year-old season, face off in the Holy Bull (G2) -- same race that a year ago produced third-place Derby finisher Audible.

In New York, a field of seven have gathered for the Withers Stakes (G3), including Tax, third to Maximus Mischief last time, and Our Braintrust, transferred to Mark Casse since the runner-up in the Jerome Stakes.

And finally, in California Grade 3 winners Mucho Gusto and Gunmetal Gray are the leading contenders in Santa Anita's Robert B. Lewis (G3).

Want to handicap as you watch? Free past performances are available for the trio of races. 

As always, thanks for watching HorseCenter!

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