Racing bridle as used by jockey Jim Pike on Phar Lap in the 1931 season the head of the bridle with small blue painted sections; race-worn. overall length approx 190 cm bit size 9.5 cm. ProvenancE Mrs Olga Pike. Mr John East 1969 Scotts Auctioneers Dandenong 1975. Cromwell's Auctioneers October 2005. Special Note As used by jockey Jim Pike on Phar Lap from September to October 1931, with 1st places in the Hill Stakes, Spring Stakes, Craven Plate and Randwick Plate 603a Australian Hoop Pine Carved Panel having a central figure of Jim Pike riding Phar Lap, bearing the inscription to verso 'Penknife cutting by H.E.Doodson George Street, Parramatta', 30.75 cm x 30 cm $100-150