| Jim Pike | |
| Birth Name: | James Edward Pike |
| Nickname: | The Master |
| Nationality: | Australian |
| Birth Date: | 4 September 1892 |
| Birth Place: | The Junction, New South Wales, Australia |
| Death Place: | 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 at Kemp Street, The Junction, New South Wales, a suburb of Newcastle. He was the eldest child of Charles and Jane Isabella Pike (née 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 and was cremated. He was survived by his wife as well as a son and a daughter[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]
In the 1983 feature film Phar Lap, Pike was played by Australian actor James Steele.[5]
In 2002, Pike was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.[6]