How does this work out? Sistine Angel's rider Michelle Payne lodged a protest against Miss Elvee, alleging interference from the 400m to the 200m in Sat's Blue Sapphire at Caulfield. Stewards dismissed the objection but Miss Elvee's rider Nick Hall was suspended for 15 meeting for causing interference. So how do they decide that an offence worthy of such a big penalty is not serious enough to push Sistine Angel ahead of Miss Elvee? You work it out.Big things ahead? Lee Freedman is considering t

How does this work out? Sistine Angel's rider Michelle Payne lodged a protest against Miss Elvee, alleging interference from the 400m to the 200m in Sat's Blue Sapphire at Caulfield. Stewards dismissed the objection but Miss Elvee's rider Nick Hall was suspended for 15 meeting for causing interference. So how do they decide that an offence worthy of such a big penalty is not serious enough to push Sistine Angel ahead of Miss Elvee? You work it out.

Big things ahead? Lee Freedman is considering taking Blue Sapphire winner Smokin' Joey to Queensland for a crack at the $250,000 Grp 2 QTC Sires' Produce Stakes on June 5. He says: 'I think we'll probably head to Brisbane for the Sires, give him a spell up there and then come back for the Caulfield Guineas.'