Majestic Prince

[bbmtge]

The first TC series I watched, at 10 years old, was in 1969. Even as a kid, I was impressed by the muscularity of The Prince. The shoulders and chest on him are massive.

[tannenholzb]

I've seen every racehorse of consequence since 1959 and saw Raise a Native's three races in New York--all of them in track record time. His last race was unbelievable--51/2 furlongs in 1:02.3 in hand. As far as he went, he was the greatest racehorse I ever saw. I include Graustark, Buckpasser, Dr. Fager, Hoist the Flag, Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Ruffian, Spectacular Bid, et. al. when I say that.

[cf1934]

Don't you consider "KELSO" a horse of consequence? Many people do!

[ALYSHEBANDTHEBID]

@tannenholzb I wonder what comments would we be posting now had Raise a Native and Danzig raised in TC,.two very unlucky horses, and the two of the best sires ever...

[JBLACK12]

Raise A Native must have had some kind of mutant blood in his system. The amount of champions that came from his line is almost unbelievable. It's a shame that his career was cut short by injury. My uncle actually saw him run twice in 1962 at Belmont Park and still remembers it vividly to this day.

[lindsayacheson]

Thank you to whoever posted this. My horse is a grandson of Majestic Prince. Piper (my horse) is not a racer, but a phenomenal jumper. Majestic Prince produced many great athletes

[egbun]

I saw this horse in Santa Anita. Very striking looking - big beautiful chestnut. "Majestic" was a good choice of words.

[gottogosome]

Bill Hartack (RIP) said Majestic Prince was the beat he ever rode.

[BE109]

In addition I'd like to say Arts And Letters was a super horse. He and Majestic Prince were very close in talent,and if they could have competed thru the fall it would've been one for the ages.

[cf1970]

Fine points, all. It would have been a legendary confrontation. Sad how many rivalries have been ended prematurely.

Take care.

[BE109]

"The Prince" was considered by many as one of the most beautiful horses ever seen. Even more important he was one of the true greats on the track. I believe he was going to run away with the championship if only his owner would have listened to his esteemed trainer Johnny Longden.

[Pippin76]

Yes, those first two clips in this video says it all.

[ALYSHEBANDTHEBID]

Native Dancer line kept on producing outstanding dramas i wonder if there is going to be a Mr Prospector son who will carry on the dynasty.

[XxemoxqueenxX]

He truely is what his name implies!!

I mean look at him go, what movement!!! What poise, what majesty!

[cf1970]

Well said. Majestic he was.

[ruffian72]

What a magnificent horse!

[cf1970]

Absolutely. He really had it all! Take care.

[gfn02]

Lordy, what a beautiful horse!  Very appropriate name.

[cf1970]

Yeah, very appropo. Stunning beauty. Take care.