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About 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.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.
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