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@Regal
^^ It's not the head tube or rake per se, it's mostly about the trail that results from the combination of those factors.
This is probably the article you're thinking of, that mentions the touring bike characteristics:
http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2011/02/the-geometry-of-bike-handling/
But it's not because they're used at slower speeds. The lower bottom bracket and longer chainstays improves their high-speed characteristics, not worsens them.
I think there's a popular misconception that track bikes are better handling, or faster handling than road bikes. They're inherently less stable, but within such a range that it doesn't create problems for the rider.