racing classes surely for racing pigeons,yes best looking best handling,but for likliest (racing class) the judge must pick the bird most suited for the job he wants it to do. :)
so when judging a big show this could be the thinking of "likeliest" would these lovely big dipped birds be worth waiting on in a tough 300 plus mls race??
could be right there,most big shows around the uk will include birds that have been "dipped" pity really,your best bet is competing in local shows against local racing men,showing RACING PIGEONS, ;)