It was spoken about it years ago when I was on the committee , most felt that as there was not that many birds sent they could put all/most birds on result ,but only 1/10 won a diploma , for the wee guy to time a bird even outside prizes it was good for him to see his name on result . Yes as hoody says some manipulate it , just like winning 1st club 1st 3bclub 1st fed is 3 first to some .