David Killick
David KIllick
David KIllick
1933 - 2023
1933 - 2023
Article by Chris Pitt
Article by Chris Pitt
David Denziloe Killick was born on 3 June 1933 and rode principally for his father, Hedley Killick, who trained at The Downs, Manor Road, Wantage, and provided him with all bar five of the 22 winners he rode during his career.
David Denziloe Killick was born on 3 June 1933 and rode principally for his father, Hedley Killick, who trained at The Downs, Manor Road, Wantage, and provided him with all bar five of the 22 winners he rode during his career.
He rode his first winner on his father’s Dogmatic at Newton Abbot on 12 August 1955 but had to wait more than a year before riding his second, Simonero, at Wincanton.
He rode his first winner on his father’s Dogmatic at Newton Abbot on 12 August 1955 but had to wait more than a year before riding his second, Simonero, at Wincanton.
David Killick - died aged 90
David Killick - died aged 90
David was involved in an unusual occurrence at Wincanton on 16 November 1961 when his mount, Rulewater II in a handicap hurdle, made an unscheduled appearance over fences. Carried out by a loose horse at the third flight, David found himself heading for the last fence on the steeplechase course. Riding firmly into it with remarkable presence of mind, they soared safely over with feet to spare.
David was involved in an unusual occurrence at Wincanton on 16 November 1961 when his mount, Rulewater II in a handicap hurdle, made an unscheduled appearance over fences. Carried out by a loose horse at the third flight, David found himself heading for the last fence on the steeplechase course. Riding firmly into it with remarkable presence of mind, they soared safely over with feet to spare.
He retired at the end of the 1963/64 season. His final ride appears to have been on novice hurdler Halation at Wolverhampton on 16 April 1964. Probably the best horse he rode during his career was Solimyth, on whom he scored twice over hurdles. Solimyth progressed to become a decent steeplechaser, winning several races when trained by Alan Oughton and usually ridden by the then John Lawrence, later Lord Oaksey.
He retired at the end of the 1963/64 season. His final ride appears to have been on novice hurdler Halation at Wolverhampton on 16 April 1964. Probably the best horse he rode during his career was Solimyth, on whom he scored twice over hurdles. Solimyth progressed to become a decent steeplechaser, winning several races when trained by Alan Oughton and usually ridden by the then John Lawrence, later Lord Oaksey.
Hedley Killick (whose middle name was also Denziloe) was born in 1906. He relinquished his licence to train in September 1967 owing to ill health. One of the better horses he trained was Anthus, on which Ron Hutchinson won the Stroud Green Handicap at Newbury on June 28, 1962.
Hedley Killick (whose middle name was also Denziloe) was born in 1906. He relinquished his licence to train in September 1967 owing to ill health. One of the better horses he trained was Anthus, on which Ron Hutchinson won the Stroud Green Handicap at Newbury on June 28, 1962.
David Killick died in June 2023, aged 90.
David Killick died in June 2023, aged 90.
David Killick’s winners were, in chronological order:
David Killick’s winners were, in chronological order:
1. Dogmatic, Newton Abbot, 12 August 1955
1. Dogmatic, Newton Abbot, 12 August 1955
2. Simonero, Wincanton, 20 October 1956
2. Simonero, Wincanton, 20 October 1956
3. Peculiar, Plumpton, 5 December 1956
3. Peculiar, Plumpton, 5 December 1956
4. Peculiar, Windsor, 28 February 1957
4. Peculiar, Windsor, 28 February 1957
5. Tudor Playboy, Newton Abbot, 22 April 1957
5. Tudor Playboy, Newton Abbot, 22 April 1957
6. Fisherman’s Dream, Chepstow, 8 April 1958
6. Fisherman’s Dream, Chepstow, 8 April 1958
7. Brother Birdbrook, Newton Abbot, 26 September 1958
7. Brother Birdbrook, Newton Abbot, 26 September 1958
8. Brother Birdbrook, Wincanton, 13 November 1958
8. Brother Birdbrook, Wincanton, 13 November 1958
9. Brother Birdbrook, Kempton, 27 November 1958
9. Brother Birdbrook, Kempton, 27 November 1958
10. Merry Hungry, Taunton, 27 December 1958
10. Merry Hungry, Taunton, 27 December 1958
11. Merry Hungry, Hereford, 30 March 1959
11. Merry Hungry, Hereford, 30 March 1959
12. Solimyth, Newbury, 10 February 1960
12. Solimyth, Newbury, 10 February 1960
13. Gay Sari, Newbury, 11 February 1960
13. Gay Sari, Newbury, 11 February 1960
14. Solimyth, Hurst Park, 11 March 1960
14. Solimyth, Hurst Park, 11 March 1960
15. Gay Tricks, Woore, 31 March 1960
15. Gay Tricks, Woore, 31 March 1960
16. Jangle Zada, Newton Abbot, 23 September 1960
16. Jangle Zada, Newton Abbot, 23 September 1960
17. Gay Sari, Uttoxeter, 1 October 1960
17. Gay Sari, Uttoxeter, 1 October 1960
18. Brown Nutec, Hereford, 10 November 1960
18. Brown Nutec, Hereford, 10 November 1960
19. Brown Nutec, Wincanton, 17 November 1960
19. Brown Nutec, Wincanton, 17 November 1960
20. Brother Birdbrook, Chepstow, 25 February 1961
20. Brother Birdbrook, Chepstow, 25 February 1961
21. Anthus, Hereford, 30 September 1961
21. Anthus, Hereford, 30 September 1961
22. Tower Isle, Taunton, 3 March 1962
22. Tower Isle, Taunton, 3 March 1962