Thoro-Graph on Nasal Strips

[Indian Charlie]

Decoy?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Indian Charlie

Decoy?

Yeah I have overheard trainers talk of concern about horses wearing nasal strips being bad bleeders or having breathing issues. Make them at least think there may be an issue

[Thoroughbred Fan]

JB should just give more credit to Espinoza and the development of the colt. The nasal strip thing is a little ridiculous.

[hockey2315]

We had a Q&A in the TDN recently with the very prominent Dr. Wayne McIlwraith--he said there's some science to back up the significant positive effect of nasal strips: http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com...ent.cfm?id=507

One study he cited said "Horses with the nasal strip had a win percentage of 3.4% higher than horses that did not wear one."

[Danzig]

maybe the 'explosion' came in december because he matured a bit?

i know people like to find a reason why for everything. just not sure why anyone would be surprised that a two year old improves.