I had a talk to him and his boss (Lee Hope) today when they called in.

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.