| Owner: Adolphe Pons / Alfred G. Vanderbilt II Breeder: Walter J. Salmon, Sr. State Bred: KY Winnings: 63 Starts: 27 - 10 - 10, $195,287
1st: Brooklyn H. (3x) Whitney H. (3x) Wilson S. (2x) Arlington H., Butler H., Hawthorne Gold Cup, Kenner S., Maryland H., Merchants and Citizens H., Potomac H., Rhode Island H., San Carlos H., Saratoga H., Stars and Stripes H.
2nd: Kentucky Derby 3rd: Preakness S.
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"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.Adventurer was a full brother to Discovery. He was bought by A.G. Vanderbuilt - but was unraced.
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