Oldest Derby-winning jockey dies in Ocala at 91

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news | OS | http://www.ocala.com — Thu Nov 26 12:00:00 UTC 2009 By Fred Hiers Staff writer Ira “Babe” Hanford wasn't supposed to amount to much in the 1936 Kentucky Derby. He had just turned 18 years old, and an apprentice jockey had never won the first leg of the Triple Crown. His horse, Bold Ventur… about: Bold Venture Derby Equestrian Fred Hiers Graded stakes race Ira “Babe” Hanford Jockey Kentucky Derby Racing Sports Staff writer Tracks Triple Crown

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