Draft:William Pike (jockey)
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| William Pike | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Wizard, Willie |
| Occupation | Jockey |
| Born | 20 March 1986 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Height | 148 cm (4 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 51 kg (112 lb) |
William Pike is an Australian Thoroughbred racing jockey. Having spent most of his career racing in his home state of Western Australia, Pike is widely considered to be WA's leading jockey.[1] He is the great-great-grandson of Melbourne Cup winning jockey Jim Pike. He is nicknamed "The Wizard" due to his ability to produce winning rides.[2]
Early life
Pike was born in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia, and grew up in the small country town of Coolgardie.[2] His first race was at Esperance racecourse in 2002.[3]
Notable wins
Pike has won over 3000 horse races across his career, with over 100 of those wins being in Group races.[4]
- Perth Cup - (4) - Crown Prosecutor (2005), Real Love (2015), Mississippi Delta (2020), Casino Seventeen (2024)
- Railway Stakes - (4) - Galaxy Star (2018), Regal Power (2019), Inspirational Girl (2020), Western Empire (2021)
- Winterbottom Stakes - (3) - Ellicorsam (2004), Hadabeclorka (2010), Graceful Girl (2021)
- A J Scahill Stakes - (3) - Watermans Bay (2015), Arcadia Prince (2018), The Astrologist (2022)
- Kingston Town Classic - (2) - Perfect Reflection (2015), Arcadia Queen (2019)
- WATC Derby - (11) - Cats Fun (2006), Grand Journey (2008), DreamAway (2011), Respondent (2014), Delicacy (2015), Arcadia Dream (2016), Action (2018), Regal Power (2019), Tuscan Queen (2020), Western Empire (2021), Awesome John (2023)
- Ted Van Heemst Stakes - (6) - Elite Belle (2014), Delicacy (2015), Perfect Reflection (2016), Galaxy Star (2018), Regal Power (2019), Truly Great (2020)
- Lee Steere Stakes - (5) - Marasco (2008), Ranger (2011), Perfect Reflection (2016), SilverStream (2017), Casino Seventeen (2024)
- WA Guineas - (4) - Perfect Jewel (2017), Arcadia Queen (2018), Treasured Star (2021), Storyville (2024)
- Kalgoorlie Gold Cup - (2) - Shinta Mani (2017), Starry Heights (2024)
- Karrakatta Plate - (1) - Roman Time (2007)
- All-Star Mile - (1) - Regal Power (2020)
- Caulfield Guineas - (1) - Ole Kirk (2020)
- Caulfield Stakes - (1) - Arcadia Queen (2020)
- J. J. Atkins- (1) - Sheeza Belter (2022)
- Sires' Produce Stakes - (1) - Sheeza Belter (2022)
- Queensland Oaks- (1) - Gypsy Goddess (2022)
- Randwick City Stakes- (1) - Zeyrek (2022)
- Phar Lap Stakes- (1) - Mr Mozart (2022)
- Bauhinia Sprint Trophy - (1) - Craig's Dragon (2010)
References
- ^ Hatton, Jett (10 December 2024). "WA jockey William Pike breaks wrist after falling off e-scooter". Herald Sun.
- ^ a b Mennell, Jason (5 October 2019). "How Coolgardie boy William Pike became WA horse racing's wizard". Kalgoorlie Miner.
- ^ Harvey, Neale (4 October 2023). "Pike's brilliant career built from humble beginnings in 2002". Kalgoorlie Miner.
- ^ "William Pike racing profile".