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j j HAW HORNE RULINGS. The judges at the Hawthorne track have made the following fficiil statement and ruling iu the cso of jockey Bisping: On Aueust 9th we suspended Jockey T. Bisping for his ride on the horse Bsnneville in the third race of that day; distance six furlongs. Off in front in a field of fast sprinters, he gradually dropped back, and when nearing the half-mile pole, running easily alongside -f Goebel, having the inside posi ion, without any apparent cause he commenced pullicg his horse up and back and continued doing so until he was four or five lengths back of the field, then took his horse to the outside and in spite of a finish entirely out of line wi h bis style and methods on previous occasions when trying to win, finished second Iu explanation he slid he had to pull up to keep from getting in a pocket. As a matter of fact there was no truth in bis statement. His horse at the time was well out from the rail and there was plenty of room for him to have gone on had he so desired. This is corroborated beyond any question of doubt. When he pulled his horse up and continued doing so, we were of the opinion the horse had broken down. A previous performance of the horse at Haw-, thorns, and subsequent races as well, indicate he had a good chance to win but for his ride, which we are satisfied was for a purpose. Bisping8 riding in the past has not been above suspicion, and in our investigations he hdS always assumed the responsibility for the rides respectively. His suspension will continue indefinitely, and we further recommend to the License Committee of the American Turf Congress that his license as jockey be revoked forthwith. James H. Bees, Haeey Kuhl. Judges. In addition they have decided that Mr. Wood Hoffman is fined 00 and his stable is suspended from all privileges for a period of thirty days for a misrepresentation of facts in connec ion with the ruling against Willis K Duffy, trainer.
