hi m8. try getting yourself a fantail, clip 1 wing, when your bird comes on race day flutter it in your hand then let it fly to the landing board, it also helps if there is birds in the section . I don't agree with flagging young birds as when they see u on race day they associate u with being chased .feed them well all week but keep them neat on a Friday remember their only a young bird for 1 year of there life. good luck.