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In 2002, Sellwood was inducted into the [[Australian Racing Hall of Fame]].<ref>[http://www.efreebets.com.au/horse-racing/neville-sellwood-jockey Neville Sellwood biography]</ref> |
In 2002, Sellwood was inducted into the [[Australian Racing Hall of Fame]].<ref>[http://www.efreebets.com.au/horse-racing/neville-sellwood-jockey Neville Sellwood biography]</ref> |
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Revision as of 02:28, 2 February 2016
Neville Francis "Nifty" Sellwood (2 December 1922 − 7 November 1962) was an Australian jockey who was known for, among other victories, riding Delta and Toparoa to victory in the 1951 and 1955 Melbourne Cup races, respectively.[1] The Neville Sellwood Stakes, hosted by the Australian Turf Club, was named in honour of him.
Sellwood was born on 2 December 1922 in Hamilton, an inner-suburb of Brisbane, Queensland.
Sellwood died after the horse he was riding slipped and fell on the track of the Maisons-Laffitte Racecourse on 7 November 1962, aged 39, in Maisons-Laffitte, France.[2]
In 2002, Sellwood was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.[3]
Sellwood is still regarded as a hero to many.
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