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OPPENHEIMERS SENTENCE. The fall text of the decision rendered by the stewards in the case of the esteemed F. Oppen-heimer was as follows : "New Orleans, February 5. "Official ruling. "On February 2 we suspended the stable owned in part, managed and trained by Mr. F. Oppenheimer, pending investigation of the running of the horse Klepper in the fourth race of that day. A pronounced and legitimate favorite in the race, off well at the start and in the front division, he ran in consistent style for about three furlongs, and then had to be ridden bard to keep up with his field, and, in spite of the vigorous and commendable efforts of Jockey D. Maher, he finished absolutely last. "He has shown himself to bo a good horse on a heavy or good track, having won January 11 and January 13 on tracks as above, respectively. Investigation shows this stable has had various trainers since its arrival here, and, while the trainer in charge of the horses at the time he ran an equally bad race on December 22 was dismissed, the care of the horse and the practical training were continued by the same contingent, we are satisfied the horse was not in good condition, as evidenced by his race, and the explanations were equally unsatisfactory. "The matter has had our careful consideration, and, notwithstanding the illness of Mr. F. Oppenheimer, the trainer, we find the training and care to his satisfaction apparently. In connection with the same, it may be stated the horse Mizpah, under the same management practically, has an equally acrobatic performance or two to his credit as well. For the best interests of racing, and for the better protection of our patrons, we recommend that the further entries of the horses Klepper, Mizpah and Fetiche be refused at this meeting. We further recommend to the License Committee of the American Turf Congress that the application of Mr. F, Oppenheimer for trainers license be refused. Respectfully yours, "James H. Rees, "H. M. Johnson, "Stewards." As a sequel to this case it is said that Mizpah. has already been sold to W. Roach and Oppenheimer is seeking buyers for Klepper and Fetiche. Furthermore he has regretfully withdrawn his application for a trainers license
