| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | James Edward Pike |
| 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) 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]
Popular culture
In the 1983 feature film Phar Lap, Pike was played by Australian actor James Steele.[4]
Honours
In 2002, Pike was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.[5]
Image gallery
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
- ↑ JAMES (JIM) PIKE
- ↑ Pike, James Edward (Jim) (1892–1969)
- ↑ "Jockey Jim Pike". www.racingvictoria.com.au. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ↑ Phar Lap at the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ Jim Pike