If we thought for one minute it was anything more than an error of judgment, rest assured we would have taken action.

He shifted ground but it was only minimal. It was not enough to warrant a suspension.

If he comes here with a clearance and there's nothing untoward in our discussions, then he will be able to ride in Melbourne.

I can't elaborate further but there are a couple of things we really need to address.

If a rider appeals against a suspension in, say, a Cox Plate, the right to ride on Derby Day at Flemington a week later and in the Melbourne Cup will be at the discretion of the Appeals Board.

He's in the best three jockeys in the world.