James E. Pike

James Edward Pike (4 September 1892 − 7 October 1969) nicknamed "The Master", was an Australian jockey who was known for riding Phar Lap to victory in the 1930 Melbourne Cup.[1]

Jim Pike & Gothic at Caulfield, 1928.

Pike was born on 4 September 1892 in Newcastle, New South Wales., eldest child of Charles Pike and Jane Isabella Liddell He started his career as a jockey in 1907, and won the Caulfield Cup at just 15 with Welcome Jack. He went to England the following year and competed in 17 races, winning 2 and 5 placings. Returning to Australia he won his first major race at 18 in the Victoria Derby in 1910 with Beverage.

Pike died in poverty on 7 October 1969, aged 77, at his home in Bondi.[2]

In the 1983 feature film Phar Lap, Pike was played by Australian actor James Steele.[3]

Honours

In 2002, Pike was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.[4]

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