11.   Nasal strips have not proven that a horse like Cat Thief can run better with one than he can without.

12.   One of his changes was to apply the latest breathing aid, a nasal strip.

13.   So the horse racing industry struggles over the question of whether to report the use of nasal strips or whether to ignore them like tongue ties and bits.

14.   Texas joins Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana and Oklahoma as states that have approved the nasal strips.

15.   The company that developed Breathe Right nasal strips for humans has introduced similar strips to be worn by thoroughbred horses when they train or race.

16.   The nasal strip has been ruled equipment by regulators in California, Kentucky and Florida and can be used in races, Cohen said.

17.   Winning by a nose could take on a whole new meaning with a nasal strip developed to ease the breathing of horses during racing and performing.