Let $A_1, B_1, C_1$ be three points in the xy-plane. Suppose that the lines $A_1 C_1$ and $B_1 C_1$ are tangents to the curve $y^2=8 x$ at $A_1$ and $B_1$, respectively. If $O=(0,0)$ and $C_1=(-4,0)$, then which of the following statements is (are) TRUE?