Bricks and Mortar Remains Top Choice in NTRA Poll

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Photo: Chad B. Harmon
Bricks and Mortar heads to the winner's circle after scoring in the Manhattan Stakes at Belmont Park

Bricks and Mortar remains a clear leader in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's Top Thoroughbred Poll as he points to the Aug. 10 Arlington Million (G1T) for his next start. The versatile Catholic Boy, ranked sixth, kicked off his 4-year-old season on turf and is expected to switch back to dirt for the July 6 Suburban Handicap (G2).

NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll

Rank, Horse, Points (first-place votes)

1. Bricks and Mortar    351 (28)

2. Mitole    318 (6)

3. Midnight Bisou    243 (2)

4. McKinzie    227

5. World of Trouble    189

6. Catholic Boy    122

7. Seeking the Soul    108

8. Rushing Fall    103

9. Thunder Snow    69

10. Vino Rosso    68