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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.
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.
In the 1983 feature film Phar Lap, Pike was played by Australian actor James Steele.
In 2002, Pike was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.
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