The entire family can enjoy spending the day watching the races. If it’s your first time at the races, the below questions may be some that cross your mind.

What Number of Races Should I Expect?

Every 30 minutes, a new race starts and 6 to 7 occur during a meet. Typically, in winter, meets start around 1 pm, and in summer, around 2 pm.

What Kind of Refreshments Will Be Available?

You can find coffee, sodas, and alcoholic beverages at the majority of race tracks. Food trucks usually serve foods like baked potatoes, Asian food, hot dogs, or burgers. Also, restaurants and cafeterias are offered by some racecourses. However, restaurants typically require bookings.

What to Wear?

Be prepared to be attired in formal wear when an important race is planned. Smart, casual attire is usually required in the grandstand of most racecourses. Contrastingly, different places might not have specific dress requirements.

Do Kids Have To Pay?

Kids 15 and under can get in at no cost when they come with an adult. However, depending on the race, that may change.

Do I pay to park?

Normally you can park for free at some race tracks, but on days when there are special events you might have to pay and might even have to make a reservation to park.

When Should I Arrive There?

Just to be sure, get to the race track thirty to sixty minutes prior to the first race. By doing so, you can learn your way around.

Is It Okay To Bring Food In?

At many race tracks, there are spots specifically for picnicking. Premier or Grandstand do not allow outside food in their Enclosures

What is the Parade Ring or Paddock?

The place where race horses can be on parade before a race is called the paddock. This is an excellent place to get a good look at the horses up close. Additionally, in the paddock you will be able to see the trainers giving last minute instruction to the jockeys of their racehorses. The horse that wins the race goes to the parade ring, where the horse receives the prize and poses for a photograph. In addition to the horse and jockey, the trainer, groom and owner generally are invited to the parade ring.

How Do You Place a Bet With A Bookmaker?

You simply tell the bookmaker the name of the horse and the kind of bet you’d like to make. After that you are handed a receipt which you should keep to present in the event that you win.

Explanation of the Tote

The tote offers pool-based betting. The tote allows simple bidding and shows dividends on television screens.

If you are looking to buy a racehorse or becoming part of a racehorse syndicate then horse racing trainers are a vital first point of contact to gain advice and insight into the industry.

It can be a difficult task, if you are a small business owner, to keep track of the changes which occur in employment law. The main aspects which small businesses should keep upto date with are listed below:

Wages

Conservative MP Phillip Davies came under fire in June 2011 for suggesting that disabled workers should earn less than the minimum wage. This caused a real stir for all parties. However, it did raise some concerns over the level of the minimum wage.

So long as the amount you pay your employees complies with the minimum wage, you can pay them what you like. Minimum wage is dependent on age and currently stands at 4.98 for 18-20 year olds, and 6.08 for workers aged 21 and over.

The amount that you pay your staff should be consistent across all job roles as well as complying with the minimum wage. When deciding on your pay structure you should look at the job roles and the level of expertise required and not account for other factors such as gender.

Discriminating against individuals

Discrimination can occur at any stage of the recruitment and employment process, from hiring to firing. It is vital that small business owners are aware of what is required of their company by equality and diversity legislation.

Discrimination can be present in two forms; direct and indirect. An example of direct discrimination might be not taking on someone because of their race or gender. Discriminating against someone indirectly may be if there is an unnecessary condition to employment, e.g the individual needs to be over 6 feet tall, which would exclude many applicants particularly women.

As the owner of a small business, you are also responsible for protecting your employees from third party discrimination which may occur. Whether it is your employees or clients making sexist or racist jokes, you are responsible in an employment tribunal.

Working hours and annual leave

It is important for any business to abide by regulations set for working hours and leave. Failing to do so could lead to costly employment tribunals and a negative reputation.

It is necessary that employees work reasonable hours and take regular breaks. It is also a legal requirement that they are entitled to holiday leave, sick pay and leave. Employers should be prepared to allow workers to take the odd day in order to attend such things as a funeral or to look after an ill dependent. As an employer you are also required to consider reasonable requests for flexible working hours.

Sickness leave and pay ` There are strict laws which surround sick leave and pay. It is important to strike the balance between treating sick employees fairly, and monitoring occasions where ‘sickness’ is being used to cover an unauthorised absence. Employees have the right to claim statutory sick pay (SSP) which as their employer, you should respect. SSP is paid at a flat rate for up to 28 weeks for long term absence.

It is your job, as employer, to stay up to date with employment legislation and the changes which may come about. It pays to abide by such legislation as it can cost you dearly if you don’t.

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