Marquand fined $2,000 for breaking social distancing rule in Addeybb celebration

Racing New South Wales has fined rising star jockey Tom Marquand and a groom for breaking Covid-19 protocols after they embraced in celebration following Addeybb's win in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

Marquand was fined A$2,000 and groom Safid Alam A$500 for the breach following an investigation after Saturday's race meeting at Royal Randwick. The win was Marquand's second at Group 1 level.

The pair were charged and pleaded guilty to breaking rule AR232(b) of 'having failed to comply with an order and/or direction of the Stewards in that after dismounting from Addeyyb, jockey Marquand did initiate contact with Mr Alam by contacting his shoulder, which then resulted in Mr Alam and jockey Marquand hugging shortly after'.

Racing NSW Stewards sought medical advice in respect to what measures should be implemented to permit Marquand to continue to participate at New South Wales race meetings.

After considering the medical advice and confirming both Alam and Marquand had not displayed Covid-19 symptoms, stewards were satisfied Marquand did not present any increased risk as a result of the incident and he is allowed to continue riding.

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