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North or South, Tom Marquand's star continues to rise, whatever the hemisphere

Scott Burton talks to the jockey making a major impact this Australian autumn

Tom Marquand: 'Everyone is trying to ride as many winners as they can and you either start off with the right momentum or you don't'
Tom Marquand: 'Everyone is trying to ride as many winners as they can and you either start off with the right momentum or you don't'Credit: Edward Whitaker

There has never been a better moment to discover a sense of being in the right place at the right time.

Within the timeframe of a race it is a crucial piece of tactical armoury for a jockey.

At a moment when all but a handful of international racing jurisdictions have been forced into lockdown, having the right connections to thrive in one of the few active jockey colonies is worth its weight in whatever currency might still have some value in this uncertain world.

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