The Labour Court recommended that The Racing Board offer an additional 50 pence on the rates already offered to four grades of tote employees, covering six- and seven-race programmes and extended intervals. Its recommendation was signed on 4 May 1989. The Racing Board and Racing Board (Tote) Employees Association disputed pay, grading and employment conditions after the introduction of a computerised betting system. The Court said the negotiated terms were generally fair and reasonable.