I think you'll be amused by this column written by Steve Wolfsen about Raise A Native....
Here are a few of my favorite quotes:
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Parke's patience a classic for all time
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We were particularly excited in early 1963 because the "Futurity King"-a nickname Parke earned because of his legendary patience and great success with young stock-was so enthused about a robust two-year-old son of Native Dancer.
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a six-furlong work in a blistering 1:11 prepping for the Sapling Stakes resulted in a bowed tendon and retirement.
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None of those horses would be here had Burley Parke's wisdom and great patience not prevailed over Raise a Native's strength and stubbornness.
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http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/com...-all-time.aspx