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HOT SPRINGS TRACK PLANS! "William McGuigan, of Hot Springs, Ark., arrived yesterday and went to "Washington Park where he sought Ed Corrigan in the paddock. "When Corrigan was informed that the visitor was looking for him he dryly, asked: "Has he the umbrella?" and added: "I want no ringers." The Arkansas statesman, and erstwhile turfman, had no trouble in establishing his identity, for he carried the same wet weather shield that he had when he sent Bannockburn to the post to win the Sheridan Stakes, July 4, 1898. He was welcomed after promising to be good while he remained and to visit Hawthorne last night. He took time to make a few remarks about the projected racing plant at Hot Springs. "Next winter," said he, "there will be racing at the greatest watering place in the world, a place that promises to be the leading resort of health seekers on any continent. The water down there is good for horses as well as men. Tou cant beat it. I sold the land to the representatives of the club. It consisted of eighty-five acres and work was begun on the ground with a view to having everything ready by December and to begin racing Christmas day. My idea is that it would be better to wait until about the middle of January, but I have no voice in the matter and can only suggest what I think best. "The plans embrace a mile course, with lines somewhat similar to the "Washington Park track, a chute of something over a quarter of a mile in length, which will enter the backstretch and give a chance to run races of seven furlongs or a mile, with only one turn; and a chute into the homestretch that will give an almost straight half mile for two-year-olds. The stabling will be first class, the grandstand will be of ample size arranged and located with special care for the comfort of occupants and a good view of the tracks, and the paddock and betting ring will be constructed on the most improved lines. Now thats all that can be said at present. "When racing begins come and see us."
