I used to keep my racers for show only purposes but will be racing a few this coming year. Think showing the pigeons is a fantastic hobby and one that racing minded only men seem to turn there noses up at. Not all just some. It takes a lot of time and effort to get pigeons into show qualtiy condition and winning red ticket is fantastic feeling. I know at the end of the day its only one mans opinion but the fact is, to win at any show either local or national takes a good bit of work. But my advice as never be scared to take on the big names in the showing world. All there to be beat. Show racers...Racers or Fancy breeds.