NY Times: CC Will Be Allowed To Use Nasal Strip

[Smarty Cide]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/20/sports/california-chrome-can-use-nasal-strip-in-the-belmont.html?smid%3D=tw-nytsports&_r=1

[bks]

That didn't take long.

[OTM Al]

Thank God that is over. Now we can get back to the same old West Coast bias arguments...

[clocker7]

It took a couple of dusty westerners to finally drag NY into the 20th Century ... :lol:

Yes, it's about frickin time.

[TheEdge07]

Now he will finish 4th..:rolleyes:

[ArlJim78]

Now they should say, "on second thought, he's not going to wear the strip afterall".:lol:

[ArlJim78]

It took a couple of dusty westerners to finally drag NY into the 20th Century ... :lol:

Yes, it's about frickin time.
seriously, although now NY has to deal with the nightmarish uncertainty of having a nasal strip fall off in the paddock.

[depalma113]

One of the cohosts of the Today show this morning wanted to know who the new horse named Nasal Strips was that was going to beat California Chrome in the Belmont.

[Smarty Cide]

here is a question:

if he wins the triple crown, how much does that nasal strip become worth? and where does it go when he takes it off? hmmm..

[clocker7]

seriously, although now NY has to deal with the nightmarish uncertainty of having a nasal strip fall off in the paddock.

LOL

Somewhere, there might be a knot of traditionalists singing the blues, but eminently proud that they were the last holdouts against jockey logos and nasal strips. Defiant and gallant to the end, old chap. :lol:

[onefast99]

here is a question:

if he wins the triple crown, how much does that nasal strip become worth? and where does it go when he takes it off? hmmm..
Wear yours to the OTB take a selfie and post it right here on the forum.

[Augenj]

Here's another story on their effectiveness. One study found that it reduced bleeding as much as Lasix.

The Science Behind Equine Nasal Strips (http://www.thehorse.com/articles/29332/the-science-behind-equine-nasal-strips)

[classhandicapper]

Am I allowed to handicap while wearing one?

God knows I need more oxygen to my brain. ;)

[Mineshaft]

Doug O'Neill must be livid after he wasnt allowed to wear them on his horses.

[Dark Horse]

It took a couple of dusty westerners to finally drag NY into the 20th Century ... :lol:

Yes, it's about frickin time.

It was nice to see a little fire lit up under the sleepy town of horse racing. We're going to need more of that kind of passion if horse racing is to make it back to the mainstream. :ThmbUp:

So much room for improvement.
Next topic: centralized consistent stewards rulings...?
Not going to happen in our lifetime, is it?

[Mr_Ed]

here is a question:

if he wins the triple crown, how much does that nasal strip become worth? and where does it go when he takes it off? hmmm..

Interesting. Sounds like a 'proceeds to charity' opportunity.

[Tom]

Doug O'Neill must be livid after he wasnt allowed to wear them on his horses.

Do we know why he was denied? OR if he even asked?

[PaceAdvantage]

Doug O'Neill must be livid after he wasnt allowed to wear them on his horses.Something tells me not...something tells me he knew just like I knew, this time would be different.

It wasn't hard to figure out...I can't imagine this turn of events surprised O'Neil in the least. You should have seen this decision coming up fifth avenue in a parade...kind of like a fat bald guy float