Nasal Strips

[Frost King]

Are they still banned in NY?

[Frost King]

The reason I ask, is that California Chrome wears one.

[rhagood]

As of 2 years ago they were banned:

New York is the only state that bans nasal strip use. The prohibition does not come from the New York State Racing and Wagering Board, which approved their use in October 1999 and allows nasal strips to be used in Standardbred racing.

The strips have been banned at New York Racing Association tracks at the discretion of stewards under a one-sentence, catch-all equipment state regulation known as 4033.8 that states: Only equipment specifically approved by the stewards shall be worn or carried by a jockey or a horse in a race.

When the NYSRWB approved the strips in 1999 it was done so with the provision that they would be re-evaluated at the end of the year. The next month the NYRA's then-president and chief executive officer, Terry Meyocks, announced the strips would be banned at NYRA tracks, according to Dr. Jim Chiapetta, a former practicing veterinarian and president of Flair LLC, which developed and produces the strips.

\"There is no specific rule in New York regarding nasal strips other than the use is at the discretion of the stewards,\" NYSRWB spokesman Lee Park said.



Read more on BloodHorse.com: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/70062/no-nasal-strip-no-problem-oneill-says#ixzz322YLadTP
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/70062/no-nasal-strip-no-problem-oneill-says

[miff]

Former Head of NYSRWB John Sabini, poster boy for a politically appointed stooge,gave Doug O\'Neill a hard time with I\'ll Have Another.Clueless Sabini had IHA under surveillance 24 hrs under the guise of integrity.Permission to cook oats for IHA  had to be granted and the nasal strip that IHA wore thru the TC was banned by Sabini.Several NY trainers I know were embarrassed by NYRA/Sabinis actions and told Doug O\'Neil so.

New regime at NYS Gaming comm/NYRA may be more flexible. How about if connections of CC demand he be able to wear Nasal Strip or CC don\'t run in Belmont?

Apparently the three blind mind mice, NYRA, Jockey Club and NY State stewards have final say on nasal strip but have some rather bullcrap type reason for not allowing this equipment.

[Acesover]

BALTIMORE -- California Chrome might abandon his Triple Crown bid in the Belmont Stakes if New York officials do not allow the colt to wear a nasal strip.

Trainer Art Sherman suggested it was a possibility, although he made no threats about California Chrome passing on a chance to become horse racing\'s 12th Triple Crown winner.

\"I\'d have to leave it up to the owners,\" he said Sunday. \"I know they\'ll be upset.

The rulebook for Belmont Park that establishes race conditions does not specifically mention nasal strips.

[Acesover]

http://www.sacbee.com/2014/05/18/6413666/nasal-strip-could-threaten-chromes.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&dlvrit=247955#mi_rss=Latest%20News

the entire article

[dcost328]

if its a rule, why bend it just because a horse has already won the first 2 legs of the TC? what precedent does that set? is it a silly rule? maybe. but it is a rule none the less. if you are going to bend it just under the threat that CC may not run, you arent setting a very good example.

why should CC be allowed to wear one but say some horse in the 5th race on a Thursday cant? we all want equality and uniformed bylaws of the game. its silly to pick and choose what rules apply to who, IMO. they should either apply to everybody or nobody at all.

[smalltimer]

I read where Doug O\'Neill was told I\'ll Have Another could not wear the nasal strip in the Belmont either.  That horse had the first 2 legs in the books and scratched before the race, so the issue became irrelevant.
Seems like if the rule applied to I\'ll Have Another under identical circumstances, the rule should apply to Chrome as well.
I\'m not pro or anti Chrome, just the rule is in place and presumably applies to all horses.
If the owners want to withdraw Chrome from the Belmont that would be their choice.

[Frost King]

Too much money at stake for all parties involved to pull a stunt like this. Then the stable name would truly fit.

[smalltimer]

I know one of the horse owners suggested Chrome use it and has since reeled off 6 straight wins.  The guy may dig his heels in and put the clowns on notice.
There have been lots of trainers who use the nasal strip, some horses it may have helped, others not so much.  Seems like if it helped all animals, they would all be wearing one.
The New York powers that be apparently think the strip helps some horses and not others.  If they didn\'t originally think it gave a horse an advantage, then they wouldn\'t have it banned.
Far as I\'m concerned, if Chrome isn\'t in the Belmont, the attendance and viewership on television drops 50% or so.  
If Chrome is in, and Asmussen takes the publicity nightmare risk of entering Untapable, then we got ourselves a horserace with millions rooting for Chrome and millions routing against Asmussen.
Makes for a great run-up to the race.

[joemama]

If the connections of California Chrome don\'t want to run without a nasal strip and pass up a shot at the triple crown , then let em.  They can shoot for the Haskell then.  No Travers.  Get ready for the Breeders Cup .  It\'ll be at Santa Anita.

[heatherk]

Agreed. To hell with the NYRA.

[miff]

The Stewards have the decision making power in this area.They declined to allow IHA to use it.On the basis of some idiotic thought that a horse could be listed to race with it,not have it on in the paddock,requiring them to have that horse race for purse only.


That is an idiotic reason to deny its usage.The rule was reviewed on more than one occasion but because there was insufficient interest shown by NY trainers it was dropped.

[miff]

Nasal Strip not NYRA\'s call

[P-Dub]

He\'s gonna be able to wear it.