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New Jersey - By William Phillips — McAuliffe Elated When Grafton Street Wins Plans to Modestly Augment Triangle Stable industrialist Still Fond of Playing Golf GARDEN STATE PARK, Camden, N. J., May 9.— The newly formed Triangle Stable received a boost in the arm when Grafton Street hoisted the black and gold standard in victory with the running of the Northfield Purse here yesterday. Grafton Street paid 5.80, but it was the fun and excitement of winning, not the mutuel, that was important to John E. McAuliffe. The prominent industrialist and a man,, of vast wealth is a newcomer to thoroughbred racing.. He entered the sport for the sake of sport, and he limits his wagering activities to a modest scale, McAuliffe has authorized trainer Glenn Felkner to assemble a small but classy band of six or seven racers. Large enough to provide him with a steady interest, but not so big as to become worrisome. McAuliffe first became acquainted with thoroughbred racing in the late 30s and, with a partner, he* owned a small stable that campaigned in New York, but he was called to Washington, D. C. with the outbreak of World War n, and he relinquished his interest in racing to devote his complete attention to the war /effort. McAuliffe contacted Felkner just before the completion of the Florida season. The first thing they did was to design the stable silks, and then the veteran conditioner set about building up a stable. The Triangle Stable now consists of Grafton Street, Pheasant Shot and a two-year-old, Royal Lilt. McAuliffe intends to patronize the Keeneland sales this summer, and meantime, the stableswill.be augmented through the claiming medium. McAuliffe was not always a wealthy man, and his rise in American industry has followed the traditional American pattern of modest beginnings parlayed into big business. His seven factories today are among the leaders of the world in the manufacturing of electrical wiring, conduits and cables. John was a caddy over a half century ago at the old Marine and Field Club near Brooklyns Coney Island, and his love for golf is the only rival for his affection for racing. Three decades ago, he won his first metropolitan area championship and today, in his 60s, he still goes the rounds with some of the countrys leading pros. McAuliffe makes his residence in Plainfield, N. J., but has a winter home in Palm Beach. John reports that he is a "happy man" now that he has entered racing. One must certainly believe it to have watched him when Grafton Street won. When he rushed to the winners circle to have his picture taken, he "scampered like a yearling." Missing Scribes Namesake on the Job Newsmen covering the races here have been concerned about their colleague, Willie Ratner, of the Newark News. Willie left for the Kentucky Derby and has not been seen since by the local press box clan. Some of the boys were amazed when, checking the-morning workout sheets Tuesday, they saw that "Willie Ratner" riad broken from the gate and worked five furlongs in 1:04. Willie, the horse, is owned by - E. H. Messmer and trained by Nate Byer. . . . Henry . Moreno is the first jockey at this meeting to score two riding triples. Moreno scored three times Tuesday, exactly one week after he had performed the same feat. . . . Trainer Kenny No§_ reports that he will point" T. McKinley and J. Brays Questepama for the Rancocas Stakes here. The juvenile daughter of Requested won her maiden victory Tuesday. Eddie Yowell reports that Ellens Best, full sister to the stakes-winning War Age, foaled a sturdy colt Tuesday morning at Fred Colwills farm in Maryland. The foal is by Colonel Mike. Eddie, who returned last evening after visiting the new-born and saddling a couple of horses at Pimlicor also informs that Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cohen were preparing to sail from New York on Thursday for a tour of the continent. Cohen, who is secretary-treasurer of Pimlico and an owner of horses, expects to return from Europe in July. . . . Joe Culmone will ride at Pimlico on Saturday where he is engaged to handle Cedar Farms Our Dance. . . Jack Turner, the leading apprentice in New Jersey in 1947-43, is currently employed as an exercise rider by Darby Dan Farm. Jack has not ridden in competition for the past couple bf years, but says he may take another crack at it soon. ... A new feature here is the "complaint office" in the police department on the first floor of the grandstand. Apprentice Polion Thrown in Training Spill Apprentice John Polion was shaken up in a training accident this morning. The young rider was working One Way Out for trainer Tom J. Barry when the horse fell and threw Polion over the fence into the infield. The horse was uninjured. . . . Jockey Johnny Sacco js hobbling around on crutches. John broke his left leg in two places when a horse lie was working at Monmouth Park ran him into the fence April 4. He reports that on May 16 the. doctors will give him a J "walking cast," but that it will be several, more weeks before he will be, able to ride. . . . Another on the injured list is apprentice Anthony Schiavo, who-is visiting at his home in Philadelphia. Anthony returned from four years service in the Navy to ivork for Travis M. Kerr in California, but received serious injuries last March in a fall. He still has a brace on his back and does not expect to ridp* for from three to five months. |
