| Owner: Adolphe Pons / Alfred G. Vanderbilt II Breeder: Walter J. Salmon, Sr. State Bred: KY Winnings: 63 Starts: 27 - 10 - 10, $195,287
WON: Brooklyn H. (3x) Whitney H. (3x) Wilson S. (2x) Arlington Hcap, Butler Hcap, Hawthorne Gold Cup, Kenner Stk, Maryland Hcap, Merchants and Citizens Hcap, Potomac Hcap, Rhode Island Hcap, San Carlos Hcap, Saratoga Hcap, Stars and Stripes Hcap
2ND: Kentucky Derby 3RD: Preakness Stk
Horse of the Year (1935) (over Triple Crown winner Omaha)Champion Male Handicap Horse (1935, 1936)Elected to Hall of Fame in 1969Nicknamed "The Iron Horse"Discovery was a Champion dam sire even though he never led the Broodmare List. His daughters produced Hall of Fame Champions Native Dancer, Bold Ruler, and Bed O' Roses along with many other stakes winners. Died in 1958.
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