Ira Hanford

Ira Hanford
Ira Hanford
Occupation	Jockey
Born	February 24, 1918; Fairbury, Nebraska
Died	November 21, 2009 (aged 91); Ocala, Florida
Major racing wins
	As a jockey:; Bay Shore Handicap (1936); East View Stakes (1936); Jerome Handicap (1936); Stars and Stripes Handicap (1938); Bahamas Stakes (1939, 1953); Flamingo Stakes (1939); Tropical Handicap (1939); Exterminator Handicap (1946); Delaware Handicap (1948); Gallorette Handicap (1952); Monmouth Oaks (1952); Comely Stakes (1953); Hibiscus Stakes (1953); Ladies Handicap (1953) U.S. Triple Crown wins:; Kentucky Derby (1936); As a trainer:; Lawrence Realization Stakes (1965); Rancocas Stakes (1965); Jersey Derby (1966); Gallant Fox Handicap (1966); Long Island Handicap (1967); Manhattan Handicap (1967); Lamplighter Stakes (1972)
Significant horses
	Bold Venture, La Corredora, Miss Grillo, Seabiscuit

Ira G. "Babe" Hanford (February 24, 1918 – November 21, 2009) was an American jockey. He rode the winning horse in the 1936 Kentucky Derby.