Donald R. Pierce

Horse Jockey

Birthday April 13, 1937

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Oklahoma

Age 87 years old

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About

Retired horse jockey who became a multiple-time winner of races like the Los Angeles Handicap and the Santa Anita Derby. He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 2010.

Before Fame

He was born in Clebit and won his first race in 1954.

Trivia

He set a record by winning the Los Angeles Handicap five consecutive times from 1969 to 1973.

Family Life

His brother, Larry, is also a former jockey.

Associated With

He and Russell Baze are both winners of the Los Angeles Handicap.