A racing novice of less than a decade ago, Matt Sellick’s unconventional venture into thoroughbred syndication is getting serious with Statuario one of the favourites to win the South Australian Derby.
One moment of curiosity. That’s all it took for Matt Sellick to discover racing and ultimately find the favourite for the South Australian Derby.
As inconsequential as it might have seemed at the time, navigating Melbourne’s suburban streets on his way to work one evening as a refrigeration mechanic has been life-changing.
From Brisbane, Sellick shifted to Melbourne with an opportunity to further his career and “get off the tools”. With his wife Cynden, they made Pascoe Vale their home and nearby Moonee Valley their introduction to the world of thoroughbred racing.
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