Thoro-Graph on Nasal Strips

[Calzone Lord]

I see they did the Belmont Stakes as the race of the week on their website.

This rant caught my eye:





What I don't understand is that, if a nasal strip is really that much of a performance enhancer for some horses -- why wouldn't all trainers use them?

They're safe, relatively cheap, and can't hurt anything?





I suppose the nose band-aid didn't hurt, and the ROI numbers say Victor Espinoza would be the perfect guy for that horse -- but nose band-aids and brilliant jockey switches can only help so much.

Even though his rant is goofy -- maybe 'nasal strip' symbols should be included in past performances, just as equipment like 'blinkers' and 'front-bandages' are.

This will give people a better indication of the value of nasal strips...if there even is any value to competing in them.