How fast was Raise A Native?

[The Indomitable DrugS]

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:

* the Title:

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.

* Final line:

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.

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/com...-all-time.aspx