Bricks and Mortar

[ScottJ]

Originally Posted by declansharbor

It looks like he just has that will to win.

Looks beat in the stretch until he's tipped out, then he gobbles up ground needed for the win. Eager to see where he lands next!

Things I wish : I wish I came back to re-read this thread. I was in Saratoga last week and could have used this Bricks and Mortar refresher last Friday. Instead of trying to beat 'em with Johnny V.'s Secretary at War (short), I could have used the 4-1. Congrats to those who stayed the course. (And yes, I heard Andy over the PA system claiming this as a major overlay - and still did not connect the dots.)

[RHT2004]

Super horse.
Super sire.

[RHT2004]

Monster.

[blackthroatedwind]

Amazing he even made it back to the racetrack. What a cool horse.

[Alabama Stakes]

Why on the gallop out does Ortiz look back and wait for Dettori on the 8 hoss to come up inside him, then appear to hand something to him ? Why would he be high 5 ing Frankie Dettori anyway? Are they buds or something ? Why does Ortiz only wear one glove ?

[RHT2004]

Originally Posted by Alabama Stakes

Why on the gallop out does Ortiz look back and wait for Dettori on the 8 hoss to come up inside him, then appear to hand something to him ? Why would he be high 5 ing Frankie Dettori anyway? Are they buds or something ? Why does Ortiz only wear one glove ?

I call for you to be darted for this nonsense.
The 1 maybe could have been closer without going backwards at an important part of the race. I actually didn't think Bricks had the best trjp. He was wide, no cover and horses were making early moves outside of him. He still ran over the top of a stacked field, on less then firm turf for the 1st time. If he stays healthy he will win at least 4 more Grade 1s this year, at least.

[Alabama Stakes]

After the race.....not during it .I asked questions joe Rockhead? He’s an awesome hoss for sure. I’m asking about the jockey...watch the replay and address the questions?