James E. Pike

Pike on Phar Lap at Flemington Racecourse, 1930.

James Edward "Jim" Pike (4 September 1892 − 7 October 1969) 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.

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]

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

References

  1. ↑ JAMES (JIM) PIKE
  2. ↑ Pike, James Edward (Jim) (1892–1969)
  3. ↑ Phar Lap at the Internet Movie Database
  4. ↑ Jim Pike
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