Rex Selwyn Fell (1944 or 1945 – 22 April 2016) was a New Zealand breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses.
Fell was one of twin sons1 born to Arthur Fell, founder of Fairdale Stud at Longburn, and his wife Joan.23 His greatest success as a breeder came with the gelding Hyperno, winner of the 1979 Melbourne Cup and other group and listed races.2 After a 45-year partnership in Fairdale Stud with his father Arthur and brother Gerald, Fell established Goodwood Stud with his son, William, in 2007.4
As well as being a breeder, Fell was involved in horseracing administration, serving as the president of the Manawatu Racing Club.2
Fell died at Palmerston North on 22 April 2016, aged 71.3
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- "Wedding bells". Gisborne Photo News. 21 April 1971. p. 20. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- "Prominent Manawatu thoroughbred breeder Rex Fell passes away". Stuff.co.nz. 22 April 2016. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- "Rex Selwyn Fell death notice". Manawatu Standard. 23 April 2016. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- "Goodwood Stud now major focus for William Fell". Infonews.co.nz. 5 October 2012. Retrieved 23 April 2016.