Irish jockey Shane Jackson was fined by stewards for breaking social distancing rules after the biggest win of his career in Australia.
The Wicklow rider won the A$315,000 (€186k) Grand Annual Chase at Warrnambool on board Ablaze on Tuesday for trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace.
A delighted Jackson told Racing.com: "It was a great thrill to win the race that I've wanted to win since I came over here. I've earmarked it as the one where I wouldn't be happy unless I won it."
"What a family I have at home. They are the best supporters in the world and to see the emotion and thrill they get out of it – I feel a very lucky person."
Jackson and assistant trainer Declan Maher were both fined A$300 (€176) for shaking hands on the way back into the winner's enclousure after the race.
The stewards report read: "Stable representative Declan Maher and rider Shane Jackson were each fined A$300 under the provisions of AR227(a) for breaking Racing Victoria Covid-19 protocol, in that they made contact on returning to the mounting enclosure."
