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IN WINTER QUARTERS AT AIKEN. Several Formidable Racing Establishments at Winter Resort Awaiting Charleston Opening. New York, . November 20. II. C. Hallenbacks horses, in charge of trainer Frank M. Taylor, are now quartered at Harry Payne Whitneys establishment at Aiken, S. C. A more desirable wintering location could hardly be found in this country. Besides the natural advantages, the grounds are ap-IKiinted in a manner to meet the requirements of the most exacting horseman. Two tracks, one a mile on the turf and tlte other live furlongs over a regularly graded course, will give Mr. Taylor every opportunity to train his horses at top speed whenever the occasion requires. The nature of the soil is such that with little effort the live-furlongs course can be made lightning fast and remain at the same time absolutely safe. The barn was constructed with a view to preparing horses for spring racing on the metropolitan tracks. Its length and ample shed room renders it most satisfactory during rainy spells. The late John W. Rogers handled a big collection of the Whitney horses at Aiken and captured several events of note with horses making their initial appearance after a course of training at Aiken. The Hallenlieck string is indeed formidable, in-eluding as it does racers of such sterling caliber as Worth, Adams Express, Azyiade, Housemaid, Stinger and Prince Gal. Others in the string include Miss Minnie, Fauntleroy, Sir Denrah, Sir Marian and Recompense. Several members of the string will be named for stake events to be run during the latter part of the Charleston meeting. The new course at Charleston is within four hours ride of Aiken. The horses can be fitted at the home training grounds and sent to the track on the morning of the races. William II. Karrick, trainer for II. K. Knapp and F. R. Hitchcock, is also located at Aiken with a string of sixteen horses. Richard F. Carman is another turfman who is at the South Carolina winter resort. The Carman band numbers twenty-six, the majority of which will be kept in condition by open gallops so as to be ready to start at short notice when the Charleston meeting commences.
