NY and nasal strips?

[joeydb]

[slotdirt]

Likely a dumb rule, but the horse is going to run in a few weeks nasal strip or not. Out of curiosity, why is there a ban in the first place?

[pointman]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

Likely a dumb rule, but the horse is going to run in a few weeks nasal strip or not. Out of curiosity, why is there a ban in the first place?

The stewards claim they don't know how to regulate it if it falls off in the paddock or during a race.

http://www.drf.com/news/will-new-yor...r-nasal-strips

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by pointman

The stewards claim they don't know how to regulate it if it falls off in the paddock or during a race.

http://www.drf.com/news/will-new-yor...r-nasal-strips

That may be the most idiotic reasoning ever used considering that they arent even considered equipment in any jurisdiction except NY which only uses that designation to "ban" them. Especially considering that tongue ties which can also come off in the post parade or during a race arent considered reported equipment despite their far greater ability to effect performance.

Ironically I sat through a presentation a few years back at the International Lasix conference held at Belmont where several reports praised the use of nasal strips in combating EIPH in a easy, safe and non-drug use way. Obviously no one from NYRA including 2 of the stewards who were in attendance was paying much attention.

[Arletta]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

That may be the most idiotic reasoning ever used considering that they arent even considered equipment in any jurisdiction except NY which only uses that designation to "ban" them. Especially considering that tongue ties which can also come off in the post parade or during a race arent considered reported equipment despite their far greater ability to effect performance.

Ironically I sat through a presentation a few years back at the International Lasix conference held at Belmont where several reports praised the use of nasal strips in combating EIPH in a easy, safe and non-drug use way. Obviously no one from NYRA including 2 of the stewards who were in attendance was paying much attention.

[Seattleallstar]

wow this is the lead story on CNN.com, main page with big headline "California Chrome might miss Belmont"

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Seattleallstar

wow this is the lead story on CNN.com, main page with big headline "California Chrome might miss Belmont"

media blowing this out of proportion. he won't miss it due to the strip.

but then, they don't have a missing plane to introduce a crap-ton of conspiracy theories about, so they have to do something.

[tector]

NY manages to embarrass the sport again. Apparently they can't figure out what everybody has been able to manage.

[SundayStar]

this quote from Doug O'Neill cracks me up

''I can't imagine them being that ignorant that they would do that again,'' O'Neill said. ''New York has gotten a lot better with common sense. It seems like a more rational place now.''

[Benny]

Nasal strip ok to go ! just confirmed by Sherman on ATR show 10:45 AM Monday . NO PROBLEM

[asudevil]

Have now been approved for CC in Belmont. Well played by his team. Total leverage maneuver. Those good ole boys ain't so dumb.

[NTamm1215]

Originally Posted by tector

NY manages to embarrass the sport again. Apparently they can't figure out what everybody has been able to manage.

Yeah, maybe they can follow a true industry champion like Churchill Downs.

[Benny]

Breaking news just now on MSNBC with Randy Moss interviewed by Tamron Hall on NASALGATE. nyra OK'S IT ,

[pointman]

Well I can certainly breathe easier now.