I used to know an old miner Walter , he never drove in his life , when retired always found money tight .he flew the Welsh South East programme .flew the birds on open loft .first race was only 47 miles to him. he used to send them un-trained ?. yes he had his share of losses (who doesn't),he always completed the yb programme ,and as with Old birds ,fought above his weight at the distance ."food for thought" ??