'I made a huge mistake - but if it's the catalyst for change I'd be delighted'

Before I go any further, let me get one thing straight.

It's true I was happy with the BHA appeal board's decision to keep The Ridler as the Norfolk Stakes winner. I'm grateful to the panel and also want to thank the Professional Jockeys Association (PJA), owner Steve Bradley, my barrister Roderick Moore and James Doyle, who gave honest evidence. Yet, although I'm pleased and grateful to have won the Norfolk, it's not an easy race for me to watch.

The careless mistake I made at Royal Ascot was the biggest of my career. I was undoubtedly the cause of significant interference but I've regularly been on the receiving end. The reason why is the current interference rules and the way in which they are policed.