A Queensland racing steward called a photographer to ask them to remove an incriminating photo of a jockey from social media because it would bring the sport into disrepute, an inquiry has heard.
The so called "Birdsville inquiry", chaired by Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) stewards, has been sitting in Brisbane examining the circumstances of the use of a jigger by a jockey at a western Queensland race meet in August.
Stewards are described as the police of racing at events to ensure rules and regulations are adhered to.
