Jim Pike (jockey)
 Pike in 1935 | |
| Personal information | |
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| Birth name | James Edward Pike |
| Nickname | The Master |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 4 September 1892 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 7 October 1969 (aged 77) Bondi, New South Wales, Australia |
| Occupation | Jockey |
James Edward Pike (4 September 1892 − 7 October 1969), also nicknamed "The Master", was an Australian jockey who was known for riding Phar Lap to victory in the 1930 Melbourne Cup.[1]
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. 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 2002, Pike was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.[3]
Jim Pike is the great-great-grandfather of Western Australian champion jockey, William Pike. [4]
Popular culture[edit]
In the 1983 feature film Phar Lap, Pike was played by Australian actor James Steele.[5]
Honours[edit]
In 2002, Pike was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.[6]
Image gallery[edit]
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Jim Pike and Phar Lap at Flemington Racecourse, 1930. -
Jim Pike and Peter Pan at Randwick Racecourse, 1935. -
Jim Pike and Gothic at Caulfield Racecourse, 1928.
References[edit]
- ^ "Horse Directory Australia - Racing History - Jockey Profiles - James Pike". www.horsedirectory.com.au.
- ^ Molony, John N. Australian Dictionary of Biography. National Centre of Biography, Australian National University – via Australian Dictionary of Biography.
- ^ "Jockey Jim Pike". www.racingvictoria.com.au. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "Champion hoop's humble start to riding career". Kalgoorlie Miner. 3 October 2023.
- ^ "Phar Lap". 13 April 1984 – via IMDb.
- ^ Jim Pike
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