Ian McKay

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“INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE†THE 20th SOUTH AFRICAN MILLION DOLLAR “PLATINUM EDITION†(THE RACE WITH THE PROVEN TRACK RECORD) (THE GREATEST PIGEON RACE IN THE WORLD) DUE TO BE HELD IN LINBRO PARK, SANDTON, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA ON SATURDAY 6th FEBRUARY 2016. ANOTHER RACE SEASON STARTS IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN SUNSHINE. THE FANTASTIC MONTECASINO COMPLEX, FOURWAYS, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA WILL BE HOSTING THE 20th SOUTH AFRICAN MILLION DOLLAR PIGEON RACE. RESULTS FOR TRAINING RACE 13 & HOT SPOT CAR RACE 5. We are now getting very close to to Final Race, which takes place on Saturday 6th February 2016 and the pigeons that are still left in the two race lofts a Linbro Park are now after scores of Training Tosses, numerous Training Races and five Hot Spot Car Races really getting used to the regular training programme and now have a great racing line back to the lofts. They are also now coping very well with the extremely hot and humid weather conditions this year, plus of course the regular South Africa thunderstorms. These are the rest of the races remaining in the 2015/16 race series:- Training Race 15 from 80km (50 miles) on Saturday 30th January, then THE FINAL RACE from 550km (342 miles) on Saturday 6th February 2016. The dates are not be set in stone and if the proposed date for any of these races is not suitable for liberation, then these will take place on the next best day in that week. Daily training will also take place during the week providing the weather is suitable. No training will take place on Sundays unless of course a holdover takes place on the Saturday race. The Overall Averages and the allocated Prize Money will only count in races of 50km (31 miles) and over. All the United Kingdom Team fanciers/entrants and syndicate shareholders will be kept up to date with weekly “NEWSLETTERS†plus any of them or in fact anybody can log on to the state of the art The South African Million Dollar Race web site:- www.samdpr.com and get all the information they might require during the 2015/16 race programme. LIVESTREAM was once again available for TRAINING RACE 13 so I duly logged on at 06.15 (GMT) or 08.15 South African time and noticed after overnight and early morning rain there a cloudy sky and a not much breeze at the race lofts. The liberation was delayed until the rain belt cleared away, hence the later liberation. I thought the winning pigeons would take about one hour. I did not have to wait very long before the first gang of about 150 pigeons duly arrived at 08.48 bang on line and did a lap of honour before landing on the traps and loft 2, immediately they landed the tape recording was put on and these started to trap, within a few seconds of the arrival of the first gang another big gang of about 200 arrived, followed by two more gangs of aver 100 pigeons. All these pitched on the traps and race lofts and started to trap. Within a few minutes literally hundreds of pigeons were officially recorded by the Deister Electronic Clocking System. Once again some of the early pigeons did not trap very well because the journey did not take much out of them. The tougher the race and the further the distance the pigeons always seem to trap quicker. TRAINING RACE 13 took take place on Wednesday 20th January from 76km (47 miles). The convoy were liberated at 07.50 in fine, overcast and cool conditions, with little to no wind at liberation but slightly assisting them on route and with a temperature at liberation of 17c (62f) and a reasonable race was anticipated. The temperature was expected to rise to a 30c (88f) during the afternoon but rain was also expected around 11 am and the heavy rain from about 16.00. Of course the majority of the pigeons liberated would be home and tucked up in the race lofts by the time the rain arrived. CONGRATULATIONS for winning 1st OPEN goes to TEAM KESPOHL - NOTTEBAUM from GERMANY with their pigeon named ABACCUS 2 and bred by this partnership, which was officially clocked at 08.48.51.21 to record a winning velocity of 1402ypm (47mph). Then 2nd Tadlock - Rhodes from United States Of America, 3rd Club Team Germany - Annette+Heinz Missy from Germany, 4th Koopman Racing Team from Netherlands, 5th Penkin - Gaddin - Stander from South Africa, 6th Jan Hooymans - Hu Zhen Yu from Netherlands, 7th Bader M F Al-Jwesr from Kuwait, 8th Team Club Muensterland from Germany, 9th Hassain Alwatari from Kuwait, 10th SG Steffl from Germany, 11th Team Chattenfighter from Germany, 12th Bader Al-Elayaan from Saudi Arabia, 13th The Farriers from United Kingdom, 14th Maria Krempler from Austria, 15th Ute Neuhaus from Germany, 16th Nitu Robert Petre from Romania, 17th Fayez Q8 from Kuwait, 18th FD Lofts from Canada, 19th Bader Al-Sanafi from Kuwait and 20th Abdulla Bin Mathi from Kuwait. The top twenty in this result were separated by just 20.02 seconds and had 10 different countries represented in the top 20 and 13 different countries represented in the top 50, only 32.17 seconds away from the actual race winner. CONGRATULATIONS on winning 1st UNITED KINGDOM, 13th OPEN went to THE FARRIERS and with pigeon named FARRIERS HOPE, which was bred by BRIAN GREENLEY from MALTON and which was officially clocked at 08.49.07.21 just 20.02 seconds away from the actual race winner. Then 2nd UK, 41st Open Keeping Up With The Jones with pigeon bred by Robbie Jones from Southampton, 3rd UK, 46th Open Paul Smith Syndicate, administered by Paul Smith from Stansted Mountfitchet and with pigeon bred by Jimmy Richards from Laindon, 4th UK, 79th Open Mark Gilbert GB with pigeon bred by Mark Gilbert from Southfields, Windsor, 5th UK, 84th Open Manchester Maestros with pigeon bred by John Crehan from Manchester, 6th UK, 109th Open Tadt with pigeon bred by Tadt Truszkowski from Melton Mowbray, 7th UK, 113th Open Oberholster Race Team with pigeon bred by Pieter Oberholster from Keysoe, 8th UK, 116th Open Lucky Devils Syndicate, administered by Paul Smith from Stansted Mountfitchet and with pigeon bred by Bob Fenech from Attleborough, 9th UK, 121st Open Bartley & Tweats with pigeon by this partnership, 10th UK, 129th Open Mr & Mrs Andy Mabin with pigeon bred by this partnership from Buckfastleigh, 11th UK, 141st Open Milly Loft with pigeon bred by Michael Mellor from Crewe, 12th UK, 183rd Open Planet Brothers with pigeon bred by Gary & John Squibb from Noak Hill, 13th UK, 191st Open Hilamb and entered by Ken Ambler and Ron Hillcoat with pigeon bred by Ken Ambler from Keighley, 14th UK, 202nd Open Mr & Mrs Brian & Mavis Clayburn with pigeon bred by this great partnership from Ackworth, 15th UK, 223rd Open another for Lucky Devils Syndicate and with a second pigeon bred by Bob Fenech from Attleborough, 16th UK, 237th Open Syndicate Lofts UK with a pigeon bred by Peter Fox from Bangor, 17th UK, 251st Open Shot In The Dark entered by Stewart Wight from Berwick-Upon-Tweed and with pigeon bred by Chainbridge Lofts, 18th UK, 272nd Open Woodhouse Lofts with pigeon bred by Nev Proctor from Brown Edge, 19th UK, 274th Open Zandy Dream Team, administered by Paul Smith from Stansted Mountfitchet with a pigeon bred by this syndicate, this pigeon is currently holding 1st UK Country Challenge Overall Averages after 16 races, 1st UK, 1st OPEN Grand Overall Averages after 16 races and 1st UK, 3rd OPEN Hot Spot Car Race Averages after 4 races with just one to go. This pigeon has already won over US$9,000 (£6,500) in this race series including 1st UK, 1st OPEN in the 2-Bird Average in HSCR2 and then 20th UK, 275th Open another for Planet Brothers with a second pigeon bred by Gary & John Squibb from Noak Hill. THE UNITED KINGDOM COUNTRY CHALLENGE AVERAGE WINNERS has 92 pigeons competing for a First Prize of US$3,800 (£2,715) after 16 races the standings are as follows:- 1st UK ZANDYS DREAM TEAM, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET with pigeon named ZANDYS CHOICE bred by this syndicate and with a total flying time 22.43.41.80 still leading this category by over 42 minutes. Then 2nd UK MILLYS LOFT with pigeon named MR DUNDEEE bred by MICHAEL MELLOR from CREWE with a combined flying time of 23.26.00.93. Then 3rd UK LUCKY DEVILS SYNDICATE, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET and with pigeon named LUCKY BABE bred by BOB FENECH from ATTLEBOROUGH with a combined flying time of 23.45.14.77. CONGRATULATIONS on winning 1st IRELAND, 140th OPEN went to SAFET DURAN with his pigeon named BOSNIAN PREDATOR and bred by SAFET DURAN, which was officially clocked at 08.49.51.02, just 59.81 seconds after the actual race winner. Then 2nd Ireland, 192nd Open Pat Maher, 3rd Ireland, 196th Open Karl Donnelly, 4th Ireland, 217th Open James King, 5th Ireland, 227th Open Maurice O’Donnell and then 6th Ireland, 509th Open another for Safet Duran. GLOBAL NOMINATIONS for TRAINING RACE 13 showed 126 pigeons including 19 UK pigeons and no IRISH pigeon were entered with 408 Nominations and were flying for US$3,096.55c (£2,212) in Nominations. There were no UK winners. REGIONAL UNITED KINGDOM NOMINATIONS for TRAINING RACE 13 showed no pigeons were entered into this race. GRAND OVERALL AVERAGES in the OPEN after 16 races are as follows:- 1st OPEN goes to ZANDYS DREAM TEAM from the UNITED KINGDOM, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET and with pigeon named ZANDYS CHOICE which was bred by this syndicate with a combined flying time of 22.43.41.80 and still leading by nearly 5 minutes. Then 2nd OPEN goes to BARTOSZ MOREL from POLAND with his pigeon named ZOSIA and bred by BARTOSZ MOREL with a combined flying time of 22.48.08.39. Then 3rd OPEN goes to TEAM GSA from GERMANY with pigeon named RIHANA bred by HORST ZIKELI with a combined flying time of 22.52.08.99. GRAND OVERALL AVERAGES after 16 races in the UNITED KINGDOM TEAM are as follows:- 1st UK, 2nd OPEN goes to ZANDYS DREAM TEAM, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET with pigeon named ZANDYS CHOICE bred by this syndicate with a combined flying time of 22.43.41.80 and still leading by nearly 23 minutes. Then 2nd UK, 10th OPEN goes to SYNDICATE LOFTS UK with pigeon named CREAM bred by PETER FOX from BANGOR and with combined flying time of 23.06.41.72. Then 3rd UK, 26th OPEN goes to MILLYS LOFT with pigeon named MR DUNDEEE bred by MICHAEL MELLOR from CREWE with a combined flying time of 23.26.00.93 and then 4th UK, 67th OPEN goes to LUCKY DEVILS SYNDICATE, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET with pigeon named LUCKY BABE bred by BOB FENECH from ATTLEBOROUGH with a combined flying time of 23.45.14.77. GRAND OVERALL AVERAGES after 16 races in the IRISH TEAM are as follows:- 1st IRELAND, 48th OPEN goes to MAURICE O’DONNELL with his pigeon named HALL and bred by MAURICE O’DONNELL with a combined flying time of 23.37.29.55. Then 2nd IRELAND, 134th OPEN goes to DYLAN & DANIAL BOYLAN with their pigeon named GLEN and bred by this partnership with a combined flying time of 24.09.10.82. Then 3rd IRELAND, 138th OPEN goes to ROBBIE DALY with his pigeon named TURN UPTOWN DOLLY and bred by ROBBIE DALY with a combined flying time of 24.09.44.07. More short training took place during the week giving these pigeons more confidence and experience to cope with what was in front of them. Well, Saturday 23rd January 2016 was going to be the toughest test the pigeons have encountered so far and of course those that complete this race will then have a great chance to compete in the FINAL RACE on Saturday 2nd February 2016 from Douglas a distance of 550km (342 miles), when somebody, somewhere will become a World Champion overnight. The pigeons were basketed on Friday and driven to the race point but unfortunately the weather on Saturday morning was not good so after a few hours of steady rain and a not better weather report for the Sunday it was decided by the Race Committee to bring the pigeon back to the lofts in Linbro Park. The weather for Monday 25th January 2016 looked excellent and the pigeons were once again basketed on Sunday and returned to the race point for their toughest task so far. This once again shows fanciers around the world that the SAMDPR think of your pigeon first. LIVESTREAM was once again available for HOT SPOT CAR RACE 5 but just after I logged on at 07.05 (GMT) or 09.05 South African time. The transmission showed a lovely morning in Linbro Park, clear blue sky and a few fluffy clouds and a light breeze. I thought about three and a half hours for the 341km (212 mile) journey. Earlier than expected at 09.14 about 40 pigeons were seen approaching the lofts, they swung round and hit the lofts and as they did another small group of about 15 pigeons, then a single pigeon arrived followed by 5 more and then a short gap small gang of about 20 pigeons bang on line, they flew round the lofts and hit the trapping area, they did not hang around to trap and as they did another gang of about 25 pigeons landed followed by another gang of around 50 arrived bang on line, flew round the lofts and landed and they started to move towards the traps. These were followed by more small gangs bang on line and they hit the top of the lofts. The trapping this morning was excellent and those that went in first won the major spoils. Within a few minutes there were hundreds of pigeons waiting to be clocked by the Deister Electronic Clocking System. HOT SPOT CAR RACE 5 was finally held on Monday 25th January 2016 from 341km (212 miles) and this would be their toughest test so far and the convoy were liberated at 06.00 with a light tail wind at liberation and a temperature of 18c (64f) at liberation an a fairly fast race was anticipated. The weather forecast was for a good day rising to 30c (88f) as the day progressed with late afternoon rain and thunderstorms from about 14.00 onwards. Hopefully, most of the pigeons would be tucked up in the lofts by then. CONGRATULATIONS on winning 1st OPEN goes to WILFON - RHODES from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with his pigeon aptly named CAR WINNER2 bred by KENNY RHODES/PROTÉGÉ LOFT, which was officially clocked at 09.14.36.00 to record a winning velocity of 1914ypm (65mph). Then 2nd Millys Loft from United Kingdom, 3rd Partridge Family Loft from United States Of America, 4th PJ Pigeons Team from Slovakia, 5th Team Didden - Ledder from Belgium, 6th Team Komm Hans, Komm from Germany, 7th Guenter Goetz from Germany, 8th Team Hooymans from Netherlands, 9th Fahad Bin Jameai from Kuwait, 10th Lucky Devils Syndicate from United Kingdom, 11th Ken Easley from United States Of America, this outstanding pigeon named MUKIWAhas won 1st ACE PIGEON HOT SPOT AVERAGES & the US$5,000 (£3,570) cash prize with 165th HSCR1, 3rd HSCR2, 136th HSCH3, 21st HSCR4 and now 11th HSCR5, 12th Team Peter u Bianca Kocks from Germany, 13th George Oswald from Germany, 14th Dennis Martinen from United States Of America, 15th Connett - Meeks from United States Of America, 16th Van Heerden Kruger Loft from Canada, 17th Carlton Kroese and Crazy Al from United States Of America, 18th Team Soepboer from Netherlands, 19th Bacula Danut + Serafin from Romania and 20th FD Lofts from Canada. The top twenty were separated by just 12.50 seconds and had 9 different countries represented in this result with 12 different countries represented in the top 50 and these were just 46.16 seconds apart. THE BRAND NEW MOTOR CAR was won by the 1st OPEN winner and that was WILFON - RHODES from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with their pigeon aptly named CAR WINNER2 which was also bred by KENNY RHODES/PROTÉGÉ LOFTS. WHAT A GREAT WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR BY WINNING A NEW CAR. The 19 x US$1,000 (£785) CASH PRIZES for HOT SPOT CAR RACE 5 were won by positions 2nd to 20th and all have been mentioned in the Open result with just one United States Of America pigeon in 17th position NOT-ACTIVATED, so this US$1,100 (£745) was won by the pigeon in 20th position. This is the first time this year’s race series that all the top 20 pigeons were ACTIVATED. A total of 15 pigeons that should of won US$1,100 (£785) Cash Prize, plus one pigeon that should have won a Brand New Motor Car that were NOT-ACTIVATED so were not eligible to win the prize. It just goes to show, if they are still in the lofts, then they should be ACTIVATED. HOT SPOT CAR RACE ACE PIGEON AVERAGES after five races is as follows and wins the US$5,000 (£3,570) FIRST PRIZE is as follows:- 1st OPEN goes to KEN EASLEY from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with his with pigeon named MUKIWA and bred by KEN EASLEY with a combined flying time of 13.54.03.31, this pigeon has won 165th, 3rd, 136th, 21st and now 11th OPEN in the five races that count, a truly remarkable pigeon. Then 2nd OPEN goes to SHEIKH ABDULLA MOHAMMAD AL THANI from QATAR with his pigeon named MUMAIAZ and bred by this fancier with a combined flying time of 14.00.24.71, this pigeon has won 11th, 38th, 145th, 101st and now 87th OPEN in the five races that count. Then 3rd OPEN goes to SAAD AL ABHOUL from KUWAIT with his pigeon named HOFEN and bred by this fancier with a combined flying time of 14.05.46.81, this pigeon has won 10th, 67th, 30th, 254th and now 481st OPEN in the five races that count. Then 4th OPEN goes to GRAY FOX HARMS from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with pigeon named PETER VO’S LEGACY bred by this establishment with a combined flying time of 14.06.17.25, this pigeon has won 134th, 462nd, 9th, 65th and now 369th OPEN in the five races that count. Then 5th OPEN goes to ZANDYS DREAM TEAM from UNITED KINGDOM administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET and with pigeon named ZANDYS CHOICE bred by this syndicate and with a combined flying time of 14.09.50.06, this pigeon has won 63rd, 7th, 84th, 236th and now 657th OPEN in the five races that count. This outstanding pigeon is also holding onto 1st UK, 1st OPEN in the GRAND OVERALL AVERAGES after 17 races that count in this competition. The best IRISH pigeon took 1st IRELAND, 106th OPEN goes to ROBBIE DALY with his pigeon named TURN UPTOWN DOLLY bred by ROBBIE DALY with a combined flying time of 14.38.43.89. TWO PIGEON TEAM AVERAGE FOR HSCR5 is 1st GERMANY, 1st OPEN plus US$2,000 (£1,428) was won by ANNELIESE ZIKELI (TEAM 1) from GERMANY with two pigeons named RIHANA which took 35th OPEN and FOREVER LOVE which took 134th OPEN both being bred by ANNELIESE ZIKELI with a combined velocity of 57.480 m/s. Taking 1st UNITED KINGDOM, 4th OPEN was MILLYS LOFT (TEAM 2) with two pigeons named MR DUNDEEE which took 41st OPEN and MRS DUNDEE which took 170th OPEN both bred by MICHAEL MELLOR from CREWE with a combined velocity of 57.416 m/s. Taking 1st IRELAND, 69th OPEN was SAFET DURAN (TEAM 2) with two pigeons named BOSNIAN KNIGHT which took 83rd OPEN and BOSNIAN FIGHTER which took 855th OPEN both bred by SAFET DURAN with a combined velocity of 54.633 m/s. THREE PIGEON TEAM AVERAGE FOR HSCR5 is 1st UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1st OPEN plus US$3,000 (£2,143) was won by RICKYRACERS (TEAM 1) for UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with three pigeons named VIMANA2 which won 116th OPEN, MAGONIA which won 118th OPEN and MONTAG which won 258th OPEN all bred by JOE COLUCCI with a combined velocity of 84.798 m/s. Taking 1st UNITED KINGDOM, 3rd OPEN was MILLYS LOFT (TEAM 1) with three pigeons named RED DUNDEE which won 2nd OPEN, DOWN UNDER which won 942nd OPEN and CROC BITE which won 1,410th OPEN all bred by MICHAEL MELLOR from CREWE with a combined velocity of 78.227 m/s. Taking 1st IRELAND, 46th OPEN was PHILIP & MARK SMITH (TEAM 5) with three pigeons named MICHAELAS CHOICE which won 295th OPEN, DARCEYS CHOICE which won 1,266th OPEN and DEVINS CHOICE which won 1,873rd OPEN all bred by PHILIP & MARK SMITH with a combined velocity of 67.701 m/s. THE KNOCKOUT COMPETITION and its 1st Prize of US$25,000 (£17,857), all entries had to be paid for prior to basketing for the 1st HOT SPOT CAR RACE. This great competition offers the following conditions and one lucky winner will walk away with “THE POT OF GOLD†after the FINAL RACE. The rules are as follows:- This competition will take place over the last four Hot Spot Car Races and the Final Race. As mentioned earlier only entered and fully paid before basketing of HSCR1 are eligible. Should any Hot Spot Car Race be cancelled then one of the Training Races prior to the Final Race will be used to calculate the next round’s pigeons. This year there was a total of 2,114 pigeons entered, with 1,984 International pigeons which included 176 pigeons from the United Kingdom, 35 pigeons from Ireland, plus there were 130 South African pigeons in the total. KNOCKOUT ROUND 1 took place on HOT SPOT CAR RACE 2 and 1,375 (65%) of the entered pigeons returning from this race moved forward to the next round. This total contained 1,273 International pigeons which included 111 pigeons from the United Kingdom, 23 pigeons from Ireland plus 102 pigeons from South Africa. KNOCKOUT ROUND 2 took place on HOT SPOT CAR RACE 3 and 756 (55%) of the entered pigeons moved forward to the next round. It was revealed that 701 International pigeons including 57 from the United Kingdom and 12 from Ireland and 55 from South Africa pigeons went through to the next round. KNOCKOUT ROUND 3 took place on HOT SPOT CAR RACE 4 and 265 (35%) of these entered pigeons will move forward to the next round. It has now been revealed after HSCR4 the 265 pigeons that have gone through to the next round are as follows:- 248 INTERNATIONAL pigeons, which include 17 from the UNITED KINGDOM and 4 from IRELAND and 17 pigeons from SOUTH AFRICA. KNOCKOUT ROUND 4 took place on HOT SPOT CAR RACE 5 and then only 53 (20%) of these entered pigeons will move forward to the next round. It has now been revealed that the 53 pigeons that went through are as follows:- 1 from Australia, 2 from Belgium, 1 from Canada, 2 from Czech Republic, 8 from Germany, 10 from Kuwait, 5 from Netherlands, 1 from Poland, 1 from Puerto Rico, 1 from Qatar, 1 from Romania, 1 from Slovakia, 3 from South Africa, 4 from United Kingdom and 9 from United States Of America. KNOCKOUT FINAL ROUND will take place on THE FINAL RACE on SATURDAY 6th FEBRUARY 2016 and the first of the remaining KNOCKOUT PIGEONS clocked will win the US$25,000 (£17,857) “POT OF GOLDâ€. AS I AM SURE YOU CAN ALL REALISE THIS IS A REALLY A TOUGH INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION THAT CREATES A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF EXCITEMENT THROUGHOUT THE RACE SERIES AND AFTER 5 TOUGH HOT SPOT CAR RACES AND OF COURSE THE FINAL RACE THERE IS JUST ONE WINNER. CONGRATULATIONS on winning 1st UNITED KINGDOM, 2nd OPEN went to MILLYS LOFT with his pigeon named RED DUNDEE bred by MICHAEL MELLOR from CREWE which was officially clocked at 09.14.37.71 just 1.71 seconds away from the actual race winner and from winning the Brand New Motor Car. Then 2nd UK, 10th Open Lucky Devils Syndicate, administered by Paul Smith from Stansted Mountfitchet with pigeon bred by Bob Fenech from Attleborough, 3rd UK, 29th Open Mr & Mrs Andy Gregson from Preston, 4th UK, 30th Open Oberholster Race Team with pigeon bred by Pieter Oberholster from Keysoe, 5th UK, 33rd Open Trainspotters with pigeon bred by Mr & Mrs K. Wagstaff from the North East, 6th UK, 41st Open another for Millys Loft with a second pigeon bred by Michael Mellor from Crewe, 7th UK, 48th Open Paul Smith Syndicate, administered by Paul and with pigeon bred by Jimmy Richards from Laindon, 8th UK, 67th Open Guys Lofts Elite with pigeon bred by Graham Guy from Wolverhampton, 9th UK, 75th Open Dream Team Syndicate, administered by Paul Smith from Stansted Mountfitchet with pigeon bred by Terry Robinson from Goffs Oak, 10th UK, 99th Open Manchester Maestros with pigeon bred by John Crehan from Manchester, 11th UK, 108th Open Smith - McAllister Syndicate, administer by Paul Smith from Stansted Mountfitchet with pigeon bred by Bruce McAllister from Furneaux Pelham, 12th UK, 145th Open Syndicate Lofts UK with pigeon bred by Peter Fox from Bangor, 13th UK, 160th Open another for Syndicate Lofts UK with a second pigeon bred by Peter Fox from Bangor, 14th UK, 166th Open Lloyd & Kelly with pigeon bred by this partnership from Didcot, 15th UK, 167th Open Shot In The Dark enterby by Stewart Wight from Berwick-Upon-Tweed and with pigeon bred by Chainbridge Lofts, 16th UK, 170th Open another for Millys Loft with a third pigeon bred by Michael Mellor from Crewe, 17th UK, 210th Open Keeping Up With The Jones with pigeon bred by Robbie Jones from Southampton, 18th UK, 212th Open another for Oberholster Race Team with second pigeon bred by Pieter Oberholster from Keysoe, 19th UK, 214th Open Gribbles Choice with pigeon bred by Phil Bond from Torquay and 20th UK, 237th Open another for Millys Lofts with a fourth pigeon bred by Michael Mellor from Crewe. The UNITED KINGDOM HOT SPOT CAR RACE 5 COUNTRY CHALLENGE had 92 entries entered into this extra competition and the Prize Money was generated from these pigeons by a US$120 (£86) per pigeon entry fee and the winners were as follows:- 1st UNITED KINGDOM, 2nd OPEN and US$3,345 (£2,390) went to MILLYS LOFT with pigeon named RED DUNDEE bred by MICHAEL MELLOR from CREWE . Then 2nd UNITED KINGDOM, 10th OPEN and US$2,007 (£1,434) went to LUCKY DEVILS SYNDICATE, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET and with pigeon named LUCKY PEARL bred by BOB FENECH from ATTLEBOROUGH. Then 3rd UNITED KINGDOM, 30th OPEN and US$1,338 (£956) went to OBERHOLSTER RACE TEAM with pigeon named TRY AGAIN bred by PIETER OBERHOLSTER from KEYSOE. CONGRATULATIONS on winning 1st IRELAND, 83rd OPEN went to SAFET DURAN with his pigeon named BOSNIAN KNIGHT bred by SAFET DURAN, which was officially clocked at 09.19.48.60 just 5 minutes 12.60 seconds behind the actual race winner. Then 2nd Ireland, 295th Open Philip & Mark Smith, 3rd Ireland, 441st Open Joe Kennedy & Son, 4th Ireland, 496th Open Moran & Bowden, 5th Ireland, 513th Open Maurice O’Donnell and 6th Ireland, 527th Open Karl Donnelly. GLOBAL NOMINATIONS for HOT SPOT CAR RACE 5 showed 497 pigeons were entered which included 53 UK and 5 IRISH pigeons and with a total 2,061 Nominations and a staggering US$31,253.65c (£22,325) was up for grabs and three United Kingdom fanciers with four pigeons won the following:- 2nd OPEN for MILLYS LOFT with pigeon named MR DUNDEEE bred by MICHAEL MELLOR from CREWE and winning US$3,060 (£2,186) for its efforts. Then 30th OPEN for OBERHOLSTER RACE TEAM from UNITED KINGDOM, with his pigeon named TRY AGAIN bred by PIETER OBERHOLSTER from the KEYSOE and winning US$646 (£462) for its efforts. Then 33rd OPEN for TRAINSPOTTERS with pigeon named BRIGHTON BELLE bred by MR & MRS K. WAGSTAFF and winning US$646 (£462) for its efforts. Then 41st OPEN another pigeon for MILLYS LOFT with pigeon named MR DUNDEEE bred again by MICHAEL MELLOR from CREWE and winning US$1,020 (£729) for its efforts. UNITED KINGDOM REGIONAL NOMINATIONS for this HOT SPOT CAR RACE 5 showed 11 pigeons were entered with a total of 72 Nominations and US$1,417.80c (£1,013) was up for grabs. There was two winners and they were 30th OPEN OBERHOLSTER RACE TEAM with pigeon named TRY AGAIN bred by PIETER OBERHOLSTER from KEYSOE which won US$355.30c (£254) for its efforts. Then 166th OPEN for LLOYD & KELLY with their pigeon named ON HIS OWN and bred by this partnership from DIDCOT which won US$1,062.50c (£759) for its efforts. UNITED KINGDOM COUNTRY CHALLENGE AVERAGES WINNERS and which has a First Prize of US$3,880 (£2,772) to the leading pigeon after the Final Race, this prize money was generated by 92 pigeons from the UK being entered at US$120 (£86) per pigeon entry fee and the current standings after 17 races are as follows:- 1st UK ZANDYS DREAM TEAM, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET with pigeon named ZANDYS CHOICE, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET and bred by this syndicate with combined flying time of 26.13.38.31 and leading this category by nearly 28 minutes. Then 2nd UK MILLYS LOFT with pigeon named MR DUNDEEE bred by MICHAEL MELLOR from CREWE with a combined flying time of 26.41.10.24. Then 3rd UK LUCKY DEVILS SYNDICATE, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET and with pigeon named LUCKY HOTSPOT bred by BOB FENECH from ATTLERBOROUGH with combined flying time of 27.14.47.62. GRAND OVERALL AVERAGES in the OPEN after 17 races are as follows and which carries three major cash prizes of 1st US$10,000 (£7,143), 2nd US$5,000 (£3,572) and 3rd US$2,500 (£1,786) for the three leading pigeon after the Final Race and the current standings are as follows:- 1st OPEN goes to ZANDYS DREAM TEAM, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET with pigeon named ZANDYS CHOICE bred by this syndicate with a combined flying time of 26.13.38.31, currently leading by nearly 3 minutes. Then 2nd OPEN goes to TEAM BL from GERMANY with pigeon named MUGA bred by CAHRNSS with a combined flying time of 26.16.38.85. Then 3rd OPEN goes to TEAM NORDMANN from GERMANY with pigeon named ODIN T bred by RALF THEILER with a combined flying time of 26.18.54.14. GRAND OVERALL AVERAGES after 17 races in the UNITED KINGDOM TEAM are as follows:- 1st UK, 1st OPEN goes to ZANDYS DREAM TEAM, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET with pigeon named ZANDYS CHOICE bred by this syndicate with a combined flying time of 26.13.38.31 currently leading by nearly 14 minutes. Then 2nd UK, 8th OPEN SYNDICATE LOFTS UK with pigeon named CREAM bred by PETER FOX from BANGOR and with a combined flying time of 26.27.31.23. Then 3rd UK, 17th OPEN goes to MILLYS LOFT with pigeon named MR DUNDEEE and with pigeon bred by MICHAEL MELLOR from CREWE with a combined flying time of 26.41.01.24. GRAND OVERALL AVERAGES after 17 races in the IRISH TEAM are as follows:- 1st IRELAND, 103rd OPEN goes to JOE KENNEDY & SON with their pigeon named EUBANK bred by this partnership with a combined flying time of 27.38.20.34. Then 2nd IRELAND, 105th OPEN goes to ROBBIE DALY with his pigeon named TURN UPTOWN DOLLY and bred by this fancier with a combined flying time of 27.38.58.53. Then 3rd IRELAND, 502nd OPEN goes to MAURICE O’DONNELL with his pigeon named HALL bred by this fancier with a combined flying time of 29.54.26.38. The next race will be the penultimate race and it will TRAINING RACE 15 from 80km (50 miles) and should take place on Saturday 30th January 2016. ***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*** I am sorry that I can’t add all the information about who bred all the pigeons or where they live as I can only publish details which I am in possession of at the time of going to press. If there are no details besides your winning pigeon/s then please contact me on 01279-812005 or reglofts@aol.com with your details and I will include these in my later International Press Reports. I personally do my best to give all the fanciers, entrants and breeders all the credit they and their pigeons deserve when they manage to get in the race results so your help in this matter will be greatly appreciated. As mentioned earlier only races of 50km (approx. 31 miles) will count towards The 20th South African Million Dollar Overall ACE PIGEON Averages, which has a total of three superb cash prizes of US$10,000 (approx. £6,666), US$5,000 (approx. £3,333) and US$2,500 (approx. £1,666) for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in this category after the Final Race has been completed. NOMINATION RACES will be held on numerous TRAINING RACES, started on TRAINING RACE 2 plus the HOT SPOT CAR RACES 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and of course the FINAL RACE. See SAMDPR Web Site for full details. All these races will have US$1, US$2, US£5, US$10, US$20, US$50 & US$100 REGIONAL and US$1, US$2, US$5, US$10, US$20, US$50 & US$100 GLOBAL NOMINATIONS which can be placed on THE SOUTH AFRICAN MILLION DOLLAR Web Site. For HOT SPOT CAR RACES there will also be an optional US$200 Nomination. If you wish to enter any of these NOMINATIONS, you will have to have credit in your ASI Master Account. If you do not have credit then please forward funds to your Race Shipper so that this can be transferred to your Master Account in time to get your NOMINATIONS placed. Please do not leave it to the last minute to transfer funds as the transfer may not go through in time and this could result in your pigeon or pigeons not winning what they should be rewarded with. GOOD LUCK TO ALL CONCERNED AND REGULAR “INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASESâ€, “NEWSLETTERS†AND “UPDATES†WILL BE SENT OUT TO ALL COMPETITORS/ENTRANTS AND SYNDICATE SHAREHOLDERS ON A WEEKLY BASIS BY EMAIL OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. ALSO WEEKLY “PRESS RELEASES†WILL BE SENT OUT TO BOTH OUR TWO PIGEON PUBLICATIONS NAMELY THE “BRITISH HOMING WORLD†AND “â€THE RACING PIGEON†PLUS IT WILL ALSO BE ON MY REGENCY LOFTS WEB SITE www.regencylofts.com FOR ALL TO VIEW. ***SPECIAL NOTICE*** One point that should be pointed out to all competitors and entrants is that only your NUMBER 1 pigeons is “ACTIVATED†(FULLY PAID UP ENTRY) with the other TWO (2) pigeons in each of your “TEAM OF 3†being your RESERVES or BACK-UP PIGEONS. Another point worth mentioning is if you happened to lose your NUMBER 1 PIGEON, your NUMBER 2 PIGEON would replace it FREE OF CHARGE and likewise if you then lost your NUMBER 2 PIGEON, your NUMBER 3 PIGEON would then replace that one FREE OF CHARGE. If you were unlucky enough to lose all your entries of 3 pigeons in any of your “TEAMS†and they had won no “Special Prize Money†in the new HOT SPOT CAR RACES 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 then you are entitled to a FREE ENTRY into the 21st SAMDPR and all you have to pay is the official shipping/export costs to your Country Shipper. This of course represents great value for your money. All pigeons go to every training toss and Saturday and Wednesday races providing they are fit enough but can only compete for any of the allocated PRIZE MONEY or SPECIAL AWARDS in the 5 x HOT SPOT CAR RACES if they are “ACTIVATED†and that means that these must be paid for prior to the HOT SPOT CAR RACE 1, which actually took place on SATURDAY 12th DECEMBER 2015 from 130km (approx. 81 miles). The cost to “ACTIVATE†these “RESERVES or BACK-UP PIGEONS†is US$1,100 (approx. £750) (THIS MAY CHANGE SLIGHTLY DEPENDING ON CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE AT THE TIME OF ACTIVATION) but that will then entitle all these fully paid up pigeons to compete and be eligible to fly for all the extra cash prizes and special awards that amounts to close to US$300,000 (approx. £200,000). The one thing to remember is that once your reserve pigeon or pigeons are fully paid for, if then they get lost and have won no prize money or special awards in the Special Money Races, then you get this money refunded (less about US$15 (£10) for bank charges) or you can have it added to your ASI account, which can then be used to purchase another pigeon at a later date and be entered into the Final Race under your name or syndicate or even under another name of your choice. So as you can see it is “BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY†and pay for them early, after all you have nothing to lose. The race entry fee for The 19th SAMDPR was actually increased by US$100, up to US$1,100. However, all cash refunds will be at US$1,000 per paid pigeon, which will give the race organiser US$100 per pigeon towards the feeding, training and quarantine costs. HOW MANY OTHER RACES IN THE WORLD OFFER THIS SORT OF OPTION TO COMPETITORS AND ENTRANTS? ***WHAT CAN BE WON DURING THIS 2015/16 RACE SERIES*** Prizes and awards now add up to a staggering US$1.8 Million American Dollars £1.2 Million Pounds) and these include 5 x Brand New Motor Cars, 1 for each of the 5 x Car Races, 95 x US$1,100 Hot Spot Cash Prizes (it should be noted that the Motor Car Winner does not receive a US$1,100 Cash Prize), split into 19 x US$1,100 Cash Prizes for each of the 5 x Car Race Hot Spots, a US$5,000 Car Race Hot Spot Ace Pigeon Award for the best pigeon in these 5 races, 5 x US$5,000 Country Cash Prizes on the Car Race Hot Spot 5, plus numerous other US$1,000 Cash Prizes, these prizes are for the first pigeon from each country in the result, the first five different countries take the US$5,000 prizes, then after that US$1,000 prizes. A Two Bird Average Competition and a US$2,000 Cash Prize in each of the 5 x Car Race Hot Spots, A Three Bird Average Competition and a US$3,000 Cash Prize in each of the 5 x Car Race Hot Spots, The South African Million Dollar Ace Pigeon Award carries US$17,500 in Prize Money, split into three cash prizes with 1st US$10,000, 2nd US$5,000 and 3rd US$2,500 Cash Prizes for the 3 pigeons with the best overall average in all the Official Training Races over 50km (31 miles) and 5 x Car Race Hot Spots and the Final Race. There will also be a Knockout Winner Competition and US$25,000 Prize Money, which starts on the Car Race Hot Spot 2 and the winner is the first one to be clocked in the “FINAL RACE†(over the past few years there has been around 40/60 pigeons still left in this competition). Then in the “FINAL RACE†on the 6th February 2016 there are also 10 magnificent platinum pendants to be won worth well over US$1,000 each and now over US$1 Million American Dollars in Prize Money and 300 cash prizes being on offer. THE ZANDY MEYER MEMORIAL RACE & US$1,000 (approx. £645) NOMINATION will also take place on the “FINAL RACE†and the winning will be A BRAND NEW MERCEDES BENZ SLK 555 MOTOR CAR, worth a staggering US$85,000 (approx. £55,000). (ONLY “ACTIVATED†PIGEONS ARE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE FOR ANY OF THESE SPECIAL CASH PRIZES OR AWARDS). This new competition was very well supported in its first year and had over 160 entries and was so successful that it also paid out a staggering 2nd prize of US$54,000 cash. Do not miss this fantastic opportunity to win a fabulous new car. The 19th SAMDPR attracted about 140 entries and two staggering prizes were once again won by two worthy winners. PRIZE MONEY ALLOCATED TO THE 20th SOUTH AFRICAN MILLION DOLLAR FINAL RACE, “PLATINUM EDITION†ON SATURDAY 6th FEBRUARY 2016 IS NOW AS FOLLOWS:- 1st US$150,000 (approx. £93,750), 2nd US$100,000 (approx. £62,500), 3rd US$75,000 (approx. £46,875), 4th US$50,000 (approx. £31,250), 5th US$40,000 (approx. £25,000), 6th US$25,000 (£15,625), 7th US$17,500 (£10,938), 8th US$15,000 (£9,375, 9th US$12,500 (£7,813), 10th US$15,000 (approx. £10,000), 11th/15th US$7,500 each (approx. £4,688), 16th/20th US$5,000 each (approx. £3,125), 21st/30th US$4,000 each (approx. £2,500), 31st/40th US$3,500 each (approx. £2,188), 41st/50th US$3,000 each (approx. £1,875), 51st/70th US$2,000 each (£1,250), 71st/100th US$1,750 each (£1,094), 101st/150th US$1,500 each (£938), 151st/200th US$1,250 each (£782) and then 201st/300th US$1,100 each (£688). (Subject to terms and conditions of entry). The actual cash prizes stated above represent exchange rates at the current time and may of course change at the time of each race depending what the currency exchange rate is on the actual race day. It is worth mentioning that six brand new cars have been won by fanciers representing the United Kingdom Team in the last seven years, Richard Elliott and Chris Gordon both won new cars during the 2005/6 race series and Paul & Dave McCarthy won one a new car during the 2006/7 series. During the 2011/12 race series fanciers from the UK won a staggering 3 x brand new cars and these were Nev & Angi Evans & Steve Cuthbert, Robert & Peter Montila and then Phil Bond. This in itself was an outstanding team performance. No other country has ever won three cars on the trot. The Irish fancier named John Nash also won a brand new car in the 2008/9 race series. I am hopeful that somebody from the United Kingdom or Ireland will also win one or maybe more brand new cars during the 2015/16 race series. GOOD LUCK TO ALL COMPETITORS. I would also just like to notify fanciers that my weekly “INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASEâ€, “NEWSLETTERS†and “UPDATES†can now also be seen on the following pigeon web sites:- www.regencylofts.com www.iprr.co.uk www.elimarpigeons.com www.pigeonportal.com www.pigeonglobe.co.uk www.cyberpigeon.co.uk www.pigeonbasics.com www.star-pigeons.com www.pigeonpixels.co.uk www.theloftreport.com www.oneloftracing.com www.hitchcock-pigeons.com plus of course they will also be published in the “â€BRITISH HOMING WORLD†and “THE RACING PIGEON†weeklies and other world pigeon publications for all to see, read and enjoy. The race date for THE 21st SOUTH AFRICAN MILLION DOLLAR PIGEON RACE has already been agreed and confirmed by the race organisers as SATURDAY 4th FEBRUARY 2017. I have just been officially notified that once again there will be a staggering FIRST PRIZE of US$200,000 (£138,000) and a SECOND PRIZE of US$125,000 (£87,000) and a THIRD PRIZE of US$75,000 (£52,000) and a FOURTH PRIZE of US$50,000 (£35,000), plus 296 other top cash prizes on offer for this prestigious 21st SAMDPR. The Prize Money allocated in the Final Race will still exceed US$1 MILLION AMERICAN DOLLARS (£690,000-00p) POUNDS STERLING. If you want more details then please contact Paul Smith by email or telephone, he will be only too pleased to forward you a full list of Prize Money on offer. If you are interested in participating or acting a Country Race Team Shipper/Co-ordinator, then please contact me as soon as possible on 01279-812005 or my mobile 07860-568216 or SMS or email on reglofts@aol.com and I will give you all the information you require. My two proposed shipping dates for THE 21st SAMDPR will take about the middle of MAY 2016 and then the second one should be around the middle of JUNE 2016. Of course these two dates will be confirmed nearer the time. I strongly recommend that you try to ship your race entries on the 1st shipping date as this then gives these pigeons much more time to settle into the race lofts. If you have any questions about any aspect of THE SOUTH AFRICAN MILLION DOLLAR PIGEON RACE, then please contact me as soon as possible on 01279-812005 or my mobile 07860-568216 or by SMS or email at reglofts@aol.com and I will do my best to answer any of your questions or queries about this great race. These “INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASES†do take a lot of my time to prepare and I try to get as much into them as possible as I know fanciers and entrants like to know what is happening, unfortunately some time, some information will not be to hand when the print deadline is reached so can’t be included in that report. I can only apologise if I leave something out but I can assure everybody that I do my best to get as much information as possible to put into each of these international reports. IF ANY PIGEON FANCIER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR IN FACT ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE MY WEEKLY “INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASESâ€, “NEWSLETTERS†AND “UPDATES†BY EMAIL, THEN ALL THEY HAVE TO DO IS EMAIL ME THEIR ACTUAL EMAIL ADDRESS I WILL PUT THEM ON MY EMAIL DATABASE AND I WILL THEN FORWARD THEM ALL THE INFORMATION BY EMAIL ON A REGULAR BASIS. BEST OF LUCK TO ALL PIGEON FANCIERS, SYNDICATES AND ENTRANTS DURING THE 2015/16 RACE SERIES. Paul Smith. United Kingdom Race Team Co-ordinator/Shipper & International Race Co-ordinator for The 20th South African Million Dollar, “Platinum Edition†(The Greatest & Biggest One Loft Pigeon Race In The World Today! and also The Race With The Proven Track Record), which is due to be held at the Montecasino Complex, Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday 6th February 2016. Regency Lofts Limited, 2, Highmead, off Coltsfield, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex. CM24 8LJ. England. Telephone/Facsimile:- 01279-812005 (Int. Code:- +44-1279-812005). Mobile:- 07860-568216. Email Address:- reglofts@aol.com Skype Address:- talbot7944 Regency Lofts Web Site Address:- www.regencylofts.com The South African Million Dollar Pigeon Race Web Site Address:- www.samdpr.com

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Charlotte's sale part 2 You can read Charlotte's story here Another draft of special donations to help this wee girl walk something we all take for granted Sale rules No 5 min rule Buyer to fund & arrange collection Bids of £5 increments All bids must be on sale board Site clock times will be used Salesman's decision is final Sale will start on 12/02/2016 and end on 21/02/2016 at 9pm Lot 1 Ray /Darren Hunt Stourbridge Birmingham West Midlands 1 young bird We have the very best of Dirk Van Den Bulcks and Stickers Donckers Current bid £70 BrianP Paid Thanks Lot 2 (walterboswell59) Walter Boswell Lanarkshire 1 young bird Sire of Lot 2 Dark Cheq Pied cock bred for my stock loft from Louella Jamie Boy SNFC Silver Award Winner 18th Section 83rd Open Alencon National 538 miles 1st Section 5th Open Clermont National 521 miles 9th Section 48th Open Alencon National His Dam is Louella Wee Jenna 1st Section Lanarkshire Fed Appleby 84th Section Maidstone National 370 miles 5th Section 11th Open Clermont National 521 miles 13th Sect 80th Open Alencon National 538 miles both Sire and Dam are Vander Wegan Kuyper Bros Dam is Dark Cheq Hen Bred from Wee Jenna when paired to her Sire Cheq Cock bred by Louella and a Double Grandson of De Schlangen Barcelona also a Vander Wegan and winner of one of the hardest Barcelona races on record this cock is Sire of 5 birds to score in the SNFC including Wee Jenna who will be going for her Silver Award this season great hopes for this pair in the stock loft this will be there first season breeding Wee Jenna Current bid £180 lastdrop Paid Thanks[ /color] Lot 3 (DBA) Dougie Bald Midlothian 1 youngster Buyers choice from Dougie Bald,s loft .35 x 1st Federation positions since 2012 plus many , many more great positions winning 10 x 1st Fed and 7 x 2nd Fed last season alone, winning Old bird and Combined averages, runner up YB average . Current bid £60 MPB Paid Thanks Lot 4 Mick Brighton GOOLE ,NR YORKSHIRE Has Donate A pair of HARDY KRUGERS he has spent a small fortune on these birds They will be from his second round starting price for this pair will be £50 Current bid £100 Kevin Elliott Paid Thanks Lot 5 (Doohead 5) Chris Donaldson Peterhead 6 youngsters I would like to donate a kit of 6 Summer bred youngsters out my stock loft to this fantastic cause !! Distance bloodlines - Jock Ellis/Paul Woolliss. Current bid £130 sandy1585 Paid Thanks Lot 6 (Patty Bhoy) Linlithgow 2 young birds Will gladly donate a pair of ybs. Current bid £60 gordi.b Paid Thanks Lot 7 Brian Holland Keighley 1 young bird FLOR,ENGELS Sire,FLOR ENGELS froa A son of GEOFF,KIRKLANDS NO,1 pair,and BROTHER to 5 X 1St SECT @ 1 X 1 ST NAT Sires Dam bred by GEOFF KIRKLAND Dam,Gdam 0f many winners Dam FLOR ENGELS from a son of NO 1 STOCK COCK and brother to 5 X 1St SEC Dam's Dam fom A Son of INDY 1ST OPEN NFC TARBES X DTR OF SOUTHFIELD SUPREME MARK,GILBERTS 1ST INTERNATIONAL,DAX Current bid £40 Andy Burgess Paid Thanks Lot 8 Brian Holland Keighley 1 young bird Sire DIRECT SON OF CORKETT,SON LUCY[/b Sire bred By R,MOLEVELD is a G,son of [b]DE BRIVE 1ST NPO, 7707 BIRDS AND MARISKA DTR DE LIGTENGERG Dam LUCY bred by E CORKETT SONS CHAMPION STOCK HEN DAM OF 2ND SEC 5TH OPEN NFC TARBES 20TH SEC E 119TH OPEN NFC TARBES 1ST SEC 2ND OPEN NFC TARBS , 1ST SEC 4TH OPEN BERGERACOHS 2ND SEC 6TH OPEN BERGERAC IN MNFC Dam from a son of Brian Dennys MAXI X Direct LEO,VAN RIJIN N01 STOCK HEN OF Brian Jonhoston[/color] MAXI IS SIRE OF 1ST SEC 5TH OPEN NFC TARBES GRAND NAT 748 Mls 2ND SEC 4TH OPEN NFC TARBES GRAND NAT 748 MIL 2ND SEC NFC BORDEAUX GRAND NAT 4TH SEC 17TH OPEN TARBES GRAND NAT 748 MIL 6TH SEC27TH OPEN NFC TARBES GRAND NAT 748 MIL 9TH SEC 31ST OPEN NFC TARBES GRAND NAT 748 MIL MAXI IS A SON OF CLASSIC LAD 1ST OPEN NORTHERN CLASSIC SAINTS 573 MIL ON THE DAY X LYNETTA ,DTR OF TUFF NUTT 1ST SEC 4TH OPEN PAU GRAND NAT 738 MIL Current bid £45 Scottym7 Paid Thanks Lot 9 (Whitty) Austin Whittaker Methil Fife 1 young bird I will donate a YB from a SON of MR GALANT X A GDTR SNYDALE EXPRESS AND SNYDALE PRINCE 700 MILE CHANPIONS CRIS GORDON for a great cause Current bid £60 OF ONE SKIN Paid Thanks Lot 10 (Wiley) Ryan Gadisdon Essex London A book The Basis Of Breeding Racing Pigeons' by Leon F Whitney. Current bid £10 Craig Forsyth Payment not forth coming Ryan has given a £10 donation instead Lot 11 (yeboah) Michael Currie Moffat 2 young birds I would like to donate 2 Second round youngsters from my Stock loft I will not give details but at weaning stage pick two that I would most want to keep myself Current bid £75 Andy Burgess Paid Thanks Lot 12 Jimmy Bulger Kirby 2 young birds A pair of 2016 ybs (Bill Ishmael) Kenyons will try my best to get 1 hen and 1 cock off different pairs. Current bid £80 coey18 Paid Thanks Lot 13 Andrew Suckle Coalburn South Lanarkshire I will donate a pair from the best of John Callan Lesmahagow and W Davidson and son coalburn or a pick off the dookit Current bid £85 rembrant2coo Paid Thanks Lot 14 (bigbill) Bill Traynor Uddingstone Lanarkshire 2 young birds I have just moved house, so waiting on new lofts coming, but will donate 2 birds for this great cause, Current bid £50 bigbill Paid Thanks Lot 15 Andy Burgess East Lothian 6 young birds I will put a kit of 6 youngsters as a donation . Team Burgess won the youngbird averages in 2015 and 27th Section ,41st Open SNFC youngbird race Buckingham Current bid £160 Darnaway Paid Thanks Lot 16 (eastcoaster) Colin Grieve Greengairs Airdrie 2 young birds I will gladly give a pair of ybs details will follow . I won't be pairing up till mid to late February , but buyer can have either a yb of young Leb who is in stock loft to take a few eggs off him before he goes back in race team , he was 8th Sect Eastbourne 398mls and 4th Sect Clermont 525mls in 2015 he will be paired to a g/daughter of Euro Diamond who I think will turn out to be one of my best breeders , Stevie Blackhurst bought last years yb and he threw the kitchen sink at her and she came through it ,(Stevie has confirmed this see below) it will be same Dam . Or a yb from the Mcgimpsey hen who has bred 2nd Sect 3rd Open Bovington SNFC ,2nd Sect Maidstone Snfc ,3rd sect Maidstone SNFC 8th Sect Eastbourne SNFC 4th Sect Clermont and g/dam of 4th Sect SNFC and separate 1st Fed winner , And a choice of any other yb from first round , come and pick your own. Good luck with the sale. From 1967 Steven Blackhurst All birds had 8 x 60 mile single up training tosses including morning of basketing for races. Wakefield race 165 miles and Peterborough midweek young bird race 255 miles Distance flown by these birds was 900 miles not adding a few 23 mile tosses they got all birds were in clock from Peterborough the hen was in result and all three won money from club Two bird club I received 4 birds from Colin one was killed in a toss. And three left. The only reason they didn't go to the Ybn it was going to be far too fast a race and they had nothing to prove Ypres was always going to be there race for this year . Hope this helps in some way Current bid £130 Darnaway Paid Thanks Lot 17 (B Massey)W Massey & son Midlothian 2 young birds Sire blue cock 5x 1st club up to 250mls SNFC Diplomas,Fed Diplomas Direct son from Zidan who sired 2 x 1st sect SNFC winners for Mr & Mrs C Little Dam Blue hen bred by MaCaulay & Ferguson & Curran Top loft in Angus Fed Raced the young bird programme then to stock Current bid £50 stiggy Paid Thanks Lot 18 Mickey Collins Birmingham AKA (johnny on the spot) Owner of Donker Leo & Splendid Bolt 1 young bird Current bid £85 BrianP Paid Thanks Lot 19 (ken) R & K Dodds Hexham 2 young birds 2 ybirds out of my Bourges birds Sire 1st club 1st fed 2nd WDA 3rd NEHU OPEN BOURGES 581ML 1,800 Birds 2015 Dam 3rd club beating by 2 loft mates 4th fed 10 WDA 60th NEHU OPEN BOURGES 581 ML These birds flew into a NORTH WEST WIND all the way home. it has been said its the hardest Bourges race ever these birds are good hard day pigeons. Bourges Cock Sire of lot 19 Sire and Dam of Lot 19 Current bid £220 tommy bhoys Paid Thanks Lot 20 (Blue Tooner) Maskame & Mackie Peterhead 1 Very Special young bird another donation from Stuart Sire of yb - MAVERICK 2nd north section SNFC Alencon 632mls,12th North section 60th Open SNFC Alencon, 8th North section SNFC Reims 620 miles and 4th North section 204th Open SNFC Eastbourne.. SNFC Silver award winner, Joe Murphy/BHW Sporting Challenge winner also sire, g.sire and g.g.sire to winners including 1st North sect. 118th Open SNFC eastbourne 475 miles and 1st North section SNFC Alencon for Cowie & Mackie Aberdeen. Dam of yb - POPPY 1st Open 1st North section SNFC Ypres 498mls in 2014.[/b] Current bid £250 john cumming Paid Thanks Lot 21 Alex Wight Lochgelly Fife (Crafty Fifer Services) Has donated a £50 gift voucher against his products so if you are intending to use his services here is your chance to help Charlotte and yourself Current bid £25 Kyleakin Lofts Paid Thanks Lot 22 (BIGPETE) Pete McFarlane Northampton 2 young birds I would like to put up a pair of young birds for your worthy cause May/June bred. Winning bidder can have the pick from the stock loft. Choice of sprint birds -> Predominately direct WLG (Wall, Lunt, Green) or direct Alfons Slaets. Or a pair from my distance blood. Cock having flown Tarbes (710 miles) twice and the Hen having been over the channel 5 times also. Cheers, Pete Current bid £60 JohnQuinn Paid Thanks Lot 23 (Henrik) Bobby Dickson 1 young bird Bobby Dickson some excellent stock here. Bobby often breeds winners for others . Current bid £25 Waterboy Paid Thanks Lot 24 R Waddell East of Scotland R.Waddell many great fed and open results from this small back garden loft. Current bid £30 Dhunter193 Paid Thanks Lot 25 (jbee) John Baillie Tranent East of Scotland 1 young bird The y/b will be the pick from EITHER the Dark Pied Cock 2013 bred,which scored X 2 from the channel as a yearling 2014 ,119th Open Ypres and 56th Open Clermont,also flew Maidstone all with SNFC. The only yearling to do this with the SNFC that year. Unflown 2015 due to not breaking to new loft till May.His pedigree has a Gold Award and a Tours winner as a G Father ,4 Nationals winners from Tours or Nantes are in that pedigree. He is paired to an inbred GDtr of Padfield Invincible, from a pair I purchased from Aarden House. The other choice is from my 11th Open Ancencis with SNFC 2013 flew it 2014 , but 2 hours out of race time(totally dehydrated) He has also scored in inland Nationals. Not raced 2015,did not settle him till May also.This cock has bred 2 hens. 1 bred a 1st and 2nd Fed 2015 and the other has bred me birds to fly and score in the Y/B National SNFC. Also a yearling to fly Arras for a friend. This cock is paired to a dtr of my D/Cheq which has scored in the last 3 Alencon SNFC Gold Cup races,when paired to a hen with 3 SNFC National winners in her pedigree. The last Open position was to my new loft location, which is now 10mls from its previous Open winning positions. The birds have just been paired up on 9th Feb. Cheers JB Current bid £80 caley Paid Thanks Lot 26 John Bird East of Scotland 1 young bird Again a great performing local loft at Fed and National level.long established team that win from first to last Current bid £40 eastcoaster Paid Thanks Lot 27 (midnightson) R & J. Combe East of Scotland 1 young bird This father & son partnership need no introduction .a multi winning distance loft. Current bid £65 mossgiel Paid Thanks

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McCormack & Hughes Viewpark is a small urban development north-east of Uddingston (North Lanarkshire, Scotland). Viewpark is adjacent to Tannochside, and is 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) west of Bellshill. It is often considered a district of Uddingston and was home of one of Scotland's most famous players, Jimmy 'Jinky' Johnstone who lived near the old St.Columbas Primary School on Old Edinburgh Road, which has since been knocked down to make way for private housing. Uddingston is home to Tunnock's factory, famed for its caramel wafers and tea cakes. The factory contributes much to the village's economy, and has sponsored the club and federation for many a year for which the members are very grateful. In earlier times, mining was a major industry, with the village of Flemington an example of a settlement that failed to survive following the closure of its pit in the 1930s. Uddingston & Dist club is very much in the hub of Lanarkshire federation with a number of founder members of this great federation which was formed in 1904. A club that has a very strong membership and takes some winning on a weekly basis. Its members are always up there competing for top federation honours. Mick McCormick was born in Viewpark and played football with the legend that was Jimmy Johnstone, both going to Primary and Secondary school together. Mick was a decent player, as was his brother but they didn't follow the football path of Jimmy. Mick is a very well respected fancier, one with the ability to win from the first to the last race of the federation programme. Ask anyone in the federation about his results and they will say top class Martin Hughes of Knightwood, Glasgow is also a fancier of distinction in this area. 2014 brought about the formation of the partnership McCormick & Hughes, Martin wishing to test his pigeons in the Lanarkshire Federation. Martin is a very busy young man running his own business, trying to balance his career with his beloved hobby. This partnership helps him compete at the top level with Mick looking after the pigeons on a daily basis. It was always my intention to visit one of Lanarkshires top lofts. 1st &,2nd Open, Federation Upper Hayford (292 miles),5th ,8th 9th Sect, 3 in the top 20 of the Bedhampton Open 360 miles. 2nd Sect, 13th Open Ypres 448 miles. 20 section prizes in the very strong centre section of the Lanarkshire Federation for 2014 season, great flying. 18 trophies including Old Bird and Combine Averages within the club. What more can one say. Like I have said in the past these fanciers that compete every week are held at the highest regard, racing from 80 to 500 miles. This is very much a back garden set up a short distance from the club premises. My first thought when entering the loft with Mick was these birds are very contented (They never moved) with Mick being the master of his environment, I pointed this out to Mick and his reply was I wouldn't tolerate anything else. Mick told me he spends a lot of time when the youngsters are in the nest to build up the bond of pigeon and fancier and this will last. The loft was built with Mick in mind, everything to his size to allow him to manage the pigeons as he wishes. After hitting my head on several occasions I soon realised this Not a big set up, possible the smallest I have visited as Mick said with a small team set up you can manage everything in time, you know every individual and they know you. His next boxes are half the traditional size but the birds are content with life. These birds are programmed to compete every week, raced on the traditional roundabout system, which appears so popular these days with fanciers Although Mick stated he will be possible fly total widowhood with cocks in the future, as being 70 years and not in the best of health he needs to keep things simpler to remain competitive. Martin keeps the stock pigeons at Knightwood with the youngsters being transferred to Viewpark for racing .Martin buys the best rom the best and likes testing them at the highest level including one loft racing. I must point out that Martin is a top fancier in his own right with many significant performances flying pigeons. Q. Please introduce yourself and tell us how you got started in the sport? A. Started the pigeons with my father in Douglas, St Viewpark, 55yrs ago .Worked as a steel construction worker that saw him travel around Europe including Holland, Germany, Wales and England, returning to Scotland in 1984 and setting up the loft in 1986 Q. Among your results what are the real highlights? A. Eastwood Lass 2009 really sticks in the mind Q. Do you hold any official position and if so do you take an active part, if no what are your reasons? A. No Q What Clubs you a member? A Uddingston & Dist and Lanarkshire Social Circle. Q. Do you compete for averages? A. Yes very much so, likes to compete in every Federation race. Q. How do you race your pigeons and how many? Weekly numbers A Old Birds 15 cocks and 13 hens, youngsters 30 for 2015. They go every week if fit. Q. What are your lofts made of and how big are they? How many sections, Size etc A. Wooden structure, 24 x 8 ft this includes 2 ft corridor, 3 sections 8 ft Yb section, 10 ft nest box section and 6 ft hen section. Q. How many stock birds do you keep and do you breed off your race team also how many pigeons do you think that you need to breed off any individual stock pair each year to see if they are quality producers? A. No stock pigeons. Martin has loft which he transfers youngsters to race Q. When do you pair your pigeons? A. 1st Week in February for the racers. Martin pairs stock pigeons up December. Q. Do you move the hens with the young birds? A. No, youngsters are moved into their sections. Q. What criteria do you set down for the pigeons you winter with your thoughts on the following seasons racing and breeding? A. No not really, winners of Martins stock will be put together and bred. Q. Do you have any grills fitted in the floor or in the boxes, are there any advantages to using them? A. Yes have grills on floor and in boxes but feel the box ones are more bother than they are worth. Will not be using them in future, they make you lazy. Q. Vaccination programme for the pigeons? A. Vaccinate for paramyxo old birds turn of year, young birds when orientated to loft. This year he is going to vaccinate again one month before first YB race. This was after advice. Q. Do you attach any importance to grits and minerals or can the pigeons get what they want they are out of the loft? A. Yes, provided daily Kilpatrick white grit and black minerals. Q. Do you use any floor dressing or do you clean the pigeons out daily? A. No, small amount of easy bed initially under floor grills. Also uses JS Fluid to disinfect loft and blow torch on perches. Q. Do you like to have plenty of room for the pigeons? A. Yes I feel I have Q. Winter treatment? A Nothing special, they always get the best of feed and are on open bowl ,cocks and hens out alternative days. This he believes keeps them mentally fit for the raptors. Food for thought he didn't loss one pigeon over non racing season. Q. How do you feed, and what do you feed them on? A. Saturday-Day of race they are fed on return Versele Laga Gerry plus coated with brewers yeast and garlic oil as they wish then taken away . Sunday – Same Monday - V/L Widowhood 50% Gerry Plus 50% morning and night Tuesday - V/L Widowhood Wednesday - As above Thursday - As above Friday - As above last feed 2pm In water on return from race In water Saturday-Aviform 9 in 1 product plus glucose Sunday -Same Monday-Senacol Tuesday to Friday clear water Preventive products -Harkers 3 in 1 tablets every month Aviform Mycoform when required Q. Do you measure the amount that you give to each race pigeon, or are they fed according to the individual pigeon? A. I feed on the floor in feeder, small amounts always looking to see when they start getting picky. Never leave food in front of pigeons if finished. Q Loft Exercise and training A. Out morning and night from around an hour and trained Tuesday and Wednesday from around 20miles Q. Do you consider there to be any advantage having a racing partnership? A. Yes I would say so. Q. To term a phrase are you a full time pigeon fancier? A. Yes me and Bess Q. Whenever I have visited a loft fanciers always look at the pigeon’s eye. Do you consider that the eye has any importance? A. No not interested Q If you Fly Roundabout/Celibate how do you stop your hens pairing to each other A. Roundabout, Hens out Cocks moved into perch section then cocks out and back to boxes. They fly well around loft. Not too bothered about hens pairing sometimes it can be an advantage, why make it complicated. Although if I flew cocks only I would box the hens. Q. Do you think a pigeon has the capabilities of racing both short and long distance races. A. Yes I would say so. Q. Sprinter or distance? A. Federation programme which takes in sprint and up to 460 miles. Q. Young bird preparation A Youngsters are moved into their own section and initially let out with Old birds to give confidence, fed on Breed & Wean with Golden boost and then onto same race preparation as Old Birds Q. What families of pigeons do you keep? A Gerald Delaney Oroory Stud base Jacobs and Grondaleers and also Martins own Busschaerts family Q. Some fanciers go out and purchase good quality winning pigeons but never appear to make the grade A You can’t buy the fancier Q. What product do you feels makes a difference to your birds A. Like the Aviform products and Golden boost when rearing youngsters. Q. Which of the two sexes do you consider is the most important when it comes to breeding? A. Both Q. Is there anything that you have not won in the sport that you would like to achieve? A. Mick laughed, next year I only wish to win half the trophies, then possibly I’ll get more friends. Q. Who do you consider to be the best fanciers in the Country and for what reasons? A. GWP Macaloney by a country mile. Q. What do you think can be done to take the sport forward? A. Would like to see the Lanarkshire having only three big clubs think this would make things very competitive. Also like to see a West Coast Amalgamation. Q. Is a favourable loft location? A. Yes we have little chance of winning a National ,nine out of ten times we are miles behind the guys on the East coast (That’s just the way it is), that’s why I like federation racing, more of a level playing field. Q. Do you use the darkness system for the young birds A. Yes everything, although wouldn't say I like it. Q. Are there any feeding methods for the young birds i.e. do you break them down, do you keep them hungry for control purposes, do you give them a trapping seed mix? A. VL Breed and Wean, with Golden boost, thereafter same as Old birds. Q. What percentage do you consider it takes to win with racing pigeons for Management and pigeons and why? A. There is three things you need 1 Good pigeons, 2 Healthy birds, 3 Luck Q. What is the farthest distance that you would train your old birds or young birds? A. .30 miles, around four tosses before racing including two in the federation transporter for old birds. Q. Do you think illegal drugs are used to enhance racing performance? A. Not aware of them. Q. Do you attach any real importance to the pigeon’s wing i.e. back wing, end four flights and do you look at the wing to see if they have cast before a race. Any other comments on the wing? A. No don't take any interest Q. What about the throat theory? A. No Q Improvements in Federation A. Allowing fanciers to purchase their own crates on marking nights to send their young pigeons, so helping them keep them healthy. Q. Do you compete in the National events, if not why not. Or are you happy to race in the club? A. Federation programme, not presently a member of National, not really a fan. Q. Do you use ETS? A. Yes best thing since sliced bread, Tauris system supplied by club Q. Can you explain your type (Don’t say winning) of pigeon, size, shape, balance, colour, eye, hen, cock A. Medium size, strong back and rump is a must, also tail going straight out when in hand. Q. How do you pick your weekly pool pigeon? A. Observation, Observation, but don’t always get it right Q, Are you only as good as your last race? A. Yes, oh yes Q. How old is your oldest racer? A. Last season it was 4yrs Q. Do you send your youngsters the full programme or do you stop after say 100 miles? A. Yes if healthy go full programme. Q. Do your yearling go to the coast or are they stopped at say 260 miles? A. No go the full way to coast and laughed if they look at me the wrong way they will go to Ypres Q. Do you show your birds? A. No. Q. Loft ventilation, what, why, where and do you change with the season? A. Open loft ventilation, 2 inch roof front and back, small louvres at front and also 18 inch at front. Once shut the front up with perspex and the pigeons stopped performing. Q Do you suffer from Young bird sickness A Yes, no real cure but keep trying new products to combat same. Q. Do pigeons get out of the loft during Off-Season? A. Yes when bathing me and Bess the dog are on guard from the raptors Q. Raptors: are they a problem to you? A. Yes hit youngster at front of loft this year but Bess saved the youngster. Q. East or Traditional: what race route do you prefer? A. Like the traditional route. Q. Cause of so many losses in Young bird racing? A. Raptors and sickness. Q. What magazines do you read? A. BHW Q. When is your favourite time of season? A. Racing Season Q. New starts A. Would like to see youngsters have free membership till 16 Thanks to Mick for a cracking afternoon. All the best next season. Tom Corrie jnr Lanarkshire Federation Press Officer corrietom@aol.com Photo 1 Mick McCormick left & Martin Hughes, as usual picking up silverware at Lanarkshire Federation Presentation night Photo 2 Racing cocks (In perch section) including Mealy cock,top racer winning best points in the Lanarkshire Social Circle. Photo 3 Roundabout hen in nest box section Photo 4 Full racing set up Photo 5 Bess playing with this years youngsters Photo 6 This years youngsters on the perch Photo 7 Mick in front of loft Photo 8 Blue hen, Easterwood Lady,1st Federation Photo 9 Check Hen, Easterwood Lass,1st Federation Photo 10 Mick (L) with the legend Jimmy Johnstone

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McCormick & Hughes Lanarkshire Federation Champion Loft 2015 (Over 71,000 birds competing) To be the Champion loft in the biggest federation in the British Isles, with birdage of over 71,000 in its race programme takes some winning and to win it racing a small team of pigeons is remarkable. As I have stated in the past these guys are the real McCoy. They race their birds every week in the nineteen week long race programme that starts at 80 miles through to 450 miles. These fanciers don't just, turn up for four weeks a year; they are dedicated to their cause and are there to win every week. “Real pigeon fanciers in my eyes". The partnership receiving their Trophy at the Federation Presentation: The mighty Mick McCormick and young Martin Hughes make a formidable partnership that in their short time in partnership have gone right to the top of their sport. It’s remarkable that they started the old bird season with 27 of which four were late breds that hadn't raced and 29 youngsters. I have already completed a loft report April 2015 of their previous performances and is available on the Lanarkshire website and Elimar pigeon site. When speaking to Mick he is quick to point out the achievements of Martin and how he provided the catalyst, taking his loft performances to the next level. Martin Hughes is a top flyer in his own right and with the partnerships pigeons coming from his highly successful stock pigeons based on. Gerald Delaney Oroory Stud based Jacobs and Grondaleers and also Martin’s Busschaert family based on the very best of Ron Williamson stock. The loft is a back garden set up, everything based around keeping the birds under control and of a good temperament as Mick wouldn't tolerate anything else. The sections are small and compact to meet Mick’s size. Watch your heads lads as I bumped mine a number of times Mick knows what he likes in a pigeon, small to medium in size with good strong pectoral muscle. As I stated he doesn't keep a big team and after finishing the season with 16 youngsters Mick said "I don't know what to do with all these pigeons", having 37 for racing next season. Ask anyone in Lanarkshire how good these guys are. Well done lads, gives everyone hope that you don't have to sent 50 to 70 birds every week to be the best. I feel very proud to undertake these fellow Lanarkshire fanciers Champions report. Hurricane Mick; Bred and raced by the McCormick & Hughes partnership: SHU Celtic Trophy winner 2015 Results 2015 Uddingston & Dist Club (One of the biggest birdage clubs in the federation) McCormick & Hughes winner of 6 x 1st ,5 x 2nd ,3 x 3rd club prizes in Uddingston & Dist 2015 flying 27 old birds(4 of which were untrained late breds) and 29 youngsters. Winning six of the premier trophies. Lanarkshire Federation Results 1st Open ,1st Open ,2nd Open,2nd Open ,3rd Open 18th April Otterburn (1) 10th sect over 1500 birds 26th April Otterburn(2) 4th 5th ,12th ,13th sect 2000 birds 2nd May Hexham 3rd sect , 2476 birds 9th May Sedgefield (1) 2nd ,12th 1st & 2nd Open 5,000 plus birds 16th May Thirsk 1st ,13th sect ,1st Open over 4,000 birds (Two Open wins in two weeks) 23rd May Thirsk 2nd sect ,2nd Open over 5.000 birds (Near miss nearly three 1st Federation wins in a row, remarkable) 7th June Peterborough 12th 14th sect 1,295 birds 14th June Otterburn 2nd & 8th sect. 935 birds, 4th Open 21st June Portsmouth Open 72nd Open 841 birds 27th June Otterburn 7th Sect. 704 birds 4th July Carentan Open 3rd Open 615 birds 5th July Otterburn 2nd & 14th sect. 1,656 birds 15th August Sedgefield 7th, 12th,13th 14th 15th sect 1,845 birds 23rd August Thirsk 60th, 61st Open 1,909 birds Tom Corrie jnr. Lanarkshire Press Officer

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The Joe Murphy Column Kevin borrowed a ‘Thermal Gun’ to check out some dampness within his house and after using it he had an idea and wished to take a picture of his birds in the loft. He has forwarded these to me and it just shows how much body heat the birds keep in and how their feathers insulated them. You can see a great example of this in picture one with redness on the head of the bird sitting on the bin. You can also see this in the birds sitting on the perch and you can see more of the bird when they are relaxed in the aviary. Makes you wonder if doing this on individual birds prior to a distance race would give you an inclination that the bird was ‘spot on’ so to speak. We are both looking forward to the new season as the birds will now be racing to their new location and hopefully will not go back to the old loft. The yearlings are ‘sticking out’ and I personally am looking forward to seeing how our Daniel Aerens stand up to flying into Scotland. They seem to mature quicker than the other families within the loft but as we all know the basket is the real test and I will keep you informed of their progress. SNFC Race Points I have heard about the changes proposed for the SNFC race programme for the 2016 season, with the first inland race from Billericay (which was a success in 2015) then we have Littlehampton proposed against Portsmouth. Then we have Reims against Alencon and I personally agree with this change as it is on the same line and has a shorter English Channel crossing for the birds than Alencon. Reims is also on the same line as Ypres which the club race from just now and this race point has been an outstanding success since it was introduced in 2008. With winners from the section A (south), section B-(Edinburgh area) Section C-(Fife and Angus) and section G (north section: with the outstanding winner ‘Poppy’ away up in Peterhead in 2014. The proposal for the new race point of Roye also makes sense as it is also on the same line as Reims and as we all know the channel crossing makes all the difference to these long distance races. The SNFC have had 3 good races from Reims and the SNRPC have had excellent racing from this same race point for the past 10 years or so. This is one good thing about the other national they have a fixed race programme and stick to it and the SNFC need to so the same. Whatever happens I just hope there are no more changes on race points as every time we go to a new liberation site we end up having quite a few losses and the way things are going that is the last problems we need. I also see there is a proposal for fanciers to phone in their 1st bird within an hour of timing in, this seems to be causing quite a ‘ripple’ amongst members. With some wishing for a special number and not a premium number but this is picking bones in what the national are trying to implement. At present there is the BHW Lib Line arrival line which everyone uses but as we all know not everyone is phoning in their bird’s arrival. This stems back to the time of the ‘charlatan’ when he used this information to his own needs however if there is a ‘doubt’ about security then this need to be ironed out NOW. Another, displeasure is the majority of fanciers have the ETS system which is a great help to everyone. Especially if there is a crisis within the family for example; you have to take someone to hospital, or attend a funeral. Then there is the time when you may have to go into work and let us be honest some people work a Saturday morning. Then we have the problem if the national has a holdover in some of the longer races and this can go on to a Monday. Which can happen especially to fancier in the North section and these fanciers cannot afford to take time of work to wait and see if they GET a pigeon home. So there has to be a concession in events of races like this. I have always been an advocate for fanciers phoning in after they time a bird in but my reason being it would allow the national to put up a probable result on their web site. However the national would have to change their computer software to be in line with other national organisations. So that when fanciers report their birds these are put into the system in a simple forma i.e. the member’s name, town, time and velocity are put onto a result format that everyone can see. Fanciers should also be able to verify a pigeon ON LINE by putting down their membership number: their name: town: birds ring number and time of clocking. (In the BICC you are giving a unique verification code which you note on your clock/ verification slip as proof that you have verified your bird) This system would be at NO EXTRA COST to the fancier as it can be done on your PC, Tablet or mobile phone while you are standing at the loft. This would do away with someone sitting at the lib line phone taking all the information and then adding it onto the Lib Line update service when it would be the responsibility of the fancier to do this the computer would do the rest. I would also like to see the national introduce a film of the liberation (or the weather conditions if it is a holdover) on the national web site. This can easily done now as we have Face Time and you can make recordings on your mobile or tablet and these can then be sent to the national and pasted onto the website. This would save a lot of the ‘unrest’ that happened at Eastbourne last year when the lib line asked fanciers to phone back at such and such a time and then said an update will take place later in the morning. If they had shown a short video clip of the weather problems at the race point this would have saved a lot of inconveniences to fanciers who could have continued with their daily chores. These are just a few of my own personal ideas on progression within the SNFC whether it takes place is another issue but I can assure readers there are many other fanciers who have the same thoughts as myself on the above matters. Good SNFC Birds As I have covered all the pigeons who won awards at the national presentation in 2015 I intend to try and cover as many good pigeons that have already won in national races and in some instances only require one more diploma to obtain a Silver Award. I start with Scotland’s Bird of the Year 2015 raced by Billy Bilsland of Ayton this chequer cock Welltower Roman rung SU12L 11434 was sent to the SNFC Gold Cup race from Alencon and won 3rd section B 12th open from an entry of 1416 birds. He was then sent back to the last old bird national from Clermont a distance of 487 miles and he won 32nd section B 87th open from an entry of 1547 birds. He has previously won 63rd section B 152nd open Maidstone in 2013 flying 339 miles. He was then entered of the SNFC Gold Cup race from Alencon in 2014 and won 130th open. He now requires one more section prize from over the English Channel to obtain his Silver Award and we wish Billy and Roman all the best in 2016. As a matter of interest Welltower Roman was bred by Billy’s good friend Billy Holland of Kirkintilloch and was named after Billy Bilsland’s grandson. Sire of the Dewar Trophy winner is a full brother to Farmer George winner of 1st International Bordeaux (Agen) 10.622 birds and fastest from 22.029 birds flying 826 kilometres for Catherine and Geoff Cooper of St Just. The dam of Welltower Roman is a direct daughter of Roger Barcelona winner of 1st national 11.802 birds, 2nd Intentional 22.887birds when he was mated to a daughter of Pedro and Beauty 85 for M & D Desbuquois. So fanciers will see he is a very well-bred pigeon and our congratulations go to both Billy’s on their pigeon winning such a prestigious award. Our next pigeon is a chequer cock SU13P 60 raced by ‘Super Ally’ AW Robertson of Edinburgh. This cock won 17th section B 27th open from Ypres flying 429 miles in 2014 he was then sent to Clermont in 2015 and won 15th section B 45th open flying 509 miles. This Janssen cock is earmarked for the National Gold Cup race from Alencon in 2016 and we wish Ally all the best and hope he obtains the section prize to obtain his Silver Award. Staying in the East section we come to the ever consistent Richard and Jamie Combe of Elphinstone who have a chequer pied hen SU13E 651 who has won twice in land and twice from over the channel. Her performances are as follows: in 2014 she was entered for Maidstone and won 93rd section B 130th open flying 357 miles she was then sent to Ypres and won 26th section B 38th open flying 426 miles. Then in 2015 she won 197th open from Billericay but no section prize flying 330 miles and then sent to the Gold Cup race point from Alencon she won 34th section B 106th open flying 533 miles, so like the above birds requires one more section diploma to achieve her goal and we wish the partners all the best. Obituary Received a phone call from Douglas Bald informing me of the passing of 2 Almond Valley members they are as follows; Charlie Bell of Bo’ness; who flew in partnership with his good friend Alex Dunsmore as Dunsmore & Bell joining in Almond Valley Federation. Charlie’s late wife Nettie asked Alex to take Charlie into the partnership before she passed. Charlie was an ex miner and was part of the organisation team who purchased the Bo’ness transporter that is still part of the club today. We send our heartfelt condolences to Alex at this sad time. Peter Keenan of Blackburn: who was a quiet modest man and highly respected by all who knew him. Father Robertson who conducted the service spoke very highly of Peter and to his wife Moira and family we send our commiserations at their sad loss. Joe’s Joke Paddy phones an ambulance because his mate's been hit by a car. Paddy: 'Get an ambulance here quick, he's bleeding from his nose and Ears and I think both his legs are broken.' Operator: 'What is your location sir?' Paddy: 'Outside number 28 Eucalyptus Street.' Operator: 'How do you spell that sir?' Silence.... (Heavy breathing) and after a minute; Operator: 'Are you there sir? More heavy breathing and another minute later; Operator: 'Sir, can you hear me?' This goes on for another few minutes until.... Operator: 'Sir, please answer me. Can you still hear me?' Paddy: 'Yes, sorry bout dat... I couldn't spell eucalyptus, so I just dragged him round to number 3 Oak Street.' ************************************************************************************************************************************************************** A married man was having an affair with his secretary. One day they went to her place and made love all afternoon. Exhausted, they fell asleep and woke up at 8pm. The man hurriedly dressed and told his lover to take his shoes outside and rub them in the grass and dirt, he put on his shoes and drove home. 'Where have you been?' His wife demanded. 'I can't lie to you,' he replied, 'I'm having an affair with my secretary and we had sex all afternoon.' She looked down at his shoes and said: 'You lying bugger! You’ve been playing golf!' Please continue to keep the news flowing; to Joe Murphy Mystical Rose Cottage 2 Flutorum Avenue Thornton by Kirkcaldy KY1 4BD or phone 01592 770331 or Email to joejmurphy1@gmail.com REMEMBER THE J IN THE MIDDLE or log onto www.elimarpigeons.com www.fancierchat.co.uk and www.pigeon-chat.co.uk also www.pigeonbasics.com who wish my weekly contribution portfolio on pigeon topics from Scotland. 22 Jan Article 16.pdf © Compiled by Joe Murphy

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Clas Origin Pigeon Syndicate Np Time Day Tempo Club 1 netherlands MC2540 Buzzlord Team Cees van Gelder 1 11:12:28,75 1 00:37:29 Holland Pigeons Club 2 netherlands MC2616 Wild Bill Team T. Bosua 1 11:12:28,85 1 00:37:29 Holland Pigeons Club 3 gran canaria MC2465 Daniel Team Félix Santiago - Aday Rguez 1 11:12:29,55 1 00:37:30 Club Los Socios 4 south africa MC2438 Machine Team Fouche Lofts (Pmb) 1 11:12:29,75 1 00:37:30 South Africa Club 5 england MC2974 Southfeild Believer Mark Gilbert 1 11:12:29,85 1 00:37:30 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 6 netherlands MC2886 Midnight Cruiser Team Schoordijk-Schults 1 11:12:30,45 1 00:37:30 Holland Pigeons Club 7 portugal MC2809 High Arrival Team José do Carmo 1 11:12:30,65 1 00:37:31 Faro - Portugal 8 malta MC0640 Jesmond Team Cantarella & Agius Lofts Malta 1 11:12:31,40 1 00:37:31 Malta Racing Pigeon Club 9 netherlands MC4090 Birra Lorenzo Van Russel 1 11:12:31,95 1 00:37:32 Holland Pigeons Club 10 malta MC0592 Victory Margaret Team Victory Lofts Malta 1 11:12:32,00 1 00:37:32 Malta Racing Pigeon Club 11 germany MC2272 Little Girls 4 Team Mark Buse & Fam. 1 11:12:32,65 1 00:37:33 Weitstrecken Myhl-Wegberg 12 slovakia MC0837 Noemi Team Evin Peter & Noemi 1 11:12:33,60 1 00:37:34 Slovakia Club 13 germany MC3265 Tamara Erich Müller 1 11:12:34,10 1 00:37:34 Club Oberfranken 14 germany MC3107 ATLANTIC-XXX Team Ladys Germany 1 11:12:34,25 1 00:37:34 Club Saalfeld 15 germany MC0237 Argos Team Mark Buse & Fam. 2 11:12:34,30 1 00:37:34 Weitstrecken Myhl-Wegberg 16 germany MC1020 Darth Rolf Schlömer 1 11:12:34,35 1 00:37:34 Weitstrecken Myhl-Wegberg 17 netherlands MC0052 Oracle Team Rien van Oss en Zn 1 11:12:34,80 1 00:37:35 Holland Pigeons Club 18 south africa MC2443 Queen Nedera Gavin Lamprecht SA 1 11:12:34,81 1 00:37:35 South Africa Club 19 england MC2724 Astbury Kath Team Astbury 1 11:12:34,95 1 00:37:35 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 20 england MC2392 Essex girl 2 Team Wilton & Son 1 11:12:35,00 1 00:37:35 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 21 england MC3028 Brandon Team Alveley Flyers 1 11:12:35,20 1 00:37:35 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 22 portugal MC2803 Joi Manuel António Guerreiro 1 11:12:35,55 1 00:37:36 Loulé - Portugal 23 scotland MC3475 Show Boy Team Gareth Rankin 1 11:12:35,60 1 00:37:36 Scottish Homing Union 24 england MC3427 Nev's Sunshine Team Nev Proctor 1 11:12:35,85 1 00:37:36 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 25 croatia MC1282 Favorit Team Bosko Jenjic - Bild Jenjic 1 11:12:35,95 1 00:37:36 Croatia Pigeon Club 26 scotland MC1840 Greenstar William Donachie 1 11:12:35,96 1 00:37:36 Scottish Homing Union 27 germany MC3286 Miss Wonderduk Team SAS 1 11:12:36,55 1 00:37:37 Club Sachsen 28 polska MC2603 Stefano Team Smge Rumik Krzysztof 1 11:12:36,75 1 00:37:37 Polonia 29 netherlands MC0047 Zatana Team Rien van Oss en Zn 2 11:12:36,90 1 00:37:37 Holland Pigeons Club 30 germany MC1729 Lomu Erich Müller 2 11:12:37,15 1 00:37:37 Club Oberfranken 31 rumania MC4205 Flor 3 Team Florea Sorin 1 11:12:37,35 1 00:37:37 Romanía 32 england MC2811 Maelstrom Pieter Oberholster 1 11:12:37,45 1 00:37:37 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 33 europe MC1893 Junior Team TOP 10 1 11:12:38,00 1 00:37:38 Club E.U. 34 netherlands MC2577 Jeneverneus Team Wegrestaurant Napoleon 1 11:12:38,01 1 00:37:38 PDV Mariapolder 35 rumania MC4042 Rooey Team Florea Sorin 2 11:12:38,15 1 00:37:38 Romanía 36 rumania MC4056 Dairy Cream Team Florea Sorin 3 11:12:38,50 1 00:37:38 Romanía 37 portugal MC2801 Vitinha Team Jorge, Telmo & Miguel 1 11:12:38,55 1 00:37:39 Aveiro-Portugal 38 ireland MC3000 The Beliver Josh Rielly 1 11:12:38,70 1 00:37:39 Irish Homing Union 39 defaulted No information will be displayed 0 11:12:39,30 1 00:37:39 Defaulted Syndicate 40 germany MC0994 Mauric Team Schnellin 1 11:12:39,65 1 00:37:40 Club Sachsen 41 denmark MC3491 Yates Team Henriksen 1 11:12:39,75 1 00:37:40 Denmark Club 42 germany MC0796 Heli Günter Schneemann 1 11:12:39,76 1 00:37:40 Club Kassel 43 netherlands MC1346 R. Nelson Team Soepboer 1 11:12:40,20 1 00:37:40 Holland Pigeons Club 44 netherlands MC0926 Beethoven Team Seelen - Ellenbroek 1 11:12:40,60 1 00:37:41 Holland Pigeons Club 45 croatia MC1307 Buga Team Pudic Family Loft 1 11:12:40,95 1 00:37:41 Croatia Pigeon Club 46 hungary MC0076 Nickelodean Team Pinter 1 11:12:41,05 1 00:37:41 Hungary Pigeons Club 47 tenerife MC1223 Fridgie Edward Frost 1 11:12:41,10 1 00:37:41 C.C.Portuense 48 belgium MC1886 Highlander Roger Mertens 1 11:12:41,20 1 00:37:41 Fond Wallonie 49 germany MC0503 Caroline Team SAS 2 11:12:41,35 1 00:37:41 Club Sachsen 50 rumania MC2058 Alba Team Bacalu Danut & Serafim 1 11:12:41,70 1 00:37:42 Romanía 51 polska MC2604 Fineke Team Smge Rumik Krzysztof 2 11:12:42,10 1 00:37:42 Polonia 52 croatia MC1286 Highlander Team Bosko Jenjic - Bild Jenjic 2 11:12:42,20 1 00:37:42 Croatia Pigeon Club 53 hungary MC0098 Kubala Team Markus Miklos 1 11:12:42,50 1 00:37:42 Hungary Pigeons Club 54 france MC1901 Wings Of Fortune Xavier Benoit 1 11:12:42,55 1 00:37:43 Team Sibille France 55 south africa MC2406 Jacotte Team Triple J Lofts 1 11:12:42,95 1 00:37:43 South Africa Club 56 malta MC0565 Lily 1717 Team Buhagiars Lofts 1 11:12:43,40 1 00:37:43 Malta Racing Pigeon Club 57 hungary MC4067 Classy Laszlo Gotthard 1 11:12:43,55 1 00:37:44 Hungary Pigeons Club 58 rumania MC4008 Alexandru 4 Team Romania 1 11:12:44,10 1 00:37:44 Romanía 59 italia MC2659 Super Million Lorenzo Ghiacci 1 11:12:44,30 1 00:37:44 Italia 60 england MC2642 Jack Rowe Team Ashdown Rangers 1 11:12:44,40 1 00:37:44 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 61 netherlands MC2899 Red Devil B. J. Suk Mellies 1 11:12:44,65 1 00:37:45 Holland Pigeons Club 62 slovakia MC0860 Greg 19 Team Greg 1 11:12:44,70 1 00:37:45 Slovakia Club 63 defaulted No information will be displayed 0 11:12:45,15 1 00:37:45 Defaulted Syndicate 64 belgium MC1679 Diamond Team Creemers & Zoon 1 11:12:45,45 1 00:37:45 Club Olijftak Maaseik 65 rumania MC2739 Wicked Will Team Lulian Sepciuc 1 11:12:45,60 1 00:37:46 Romanía 66 germany MC3302 Costa SG Reinhard 1 11:12:46,00 1 00:37:46 Lahntal Club 67 wales MC3355 Trigger happy Paul Bamford 1 11:12:46,40 1 00:37:46 País de Gales 68 netherlands MC0387 Peres Team Cees van Gelder 2 11:12:46,50 1 00:37:46 Holland Pigeons Club 69 slovakia MC0890 Nika Team Zihlavnik 1 11:12:47,10 1 00:37:47 Slovakia Club 70 slovakia MC0864 Greg 23 Team Greg 2 11:12:47,15 1 00:37:47 Slovakia Club 71 italia MC2669 Dentino Team Italy 1 11:12:47,35 1 00:37:47 Italia 72 defaulted No information will be displayed 0 11:12:47,85 1 00:37:48 Defaulted Syndicate 73 netherlands MC0057 Venus Team Rien van Oss en Zn 3 11:12:48,30 1 00:37:48 Holland Pigeons Club 74 england MC3434 Olympic Lady Team G & K Jones 1 11:12:48,65 1 00:37:49 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 75 netherlands MC1341 Gido Team Van der Heide de Vries 1 11:12:49,05 1 00:37:49 Holland Pigeons Club 76 ireland MC2998 The Sellected Josh Rielly 2 11:12:49,10 1 00:37:49 Irish Homing Union 77 belgium MC3136 Starsky checked Dirk Martens 1 11:12:49,55 1 00:37:50 Eerlijk duurt Langst Moerbeke-Geraardsbe 78 south africa MC2452 Stollose Team Gaddin Bros & Charl Stander 1 11:12:49,80 1 00:37:50 South Africa Club 79 germany MC0578 It Takes Two Team Robert & Bernhard Niekrawietz 1 11:12:50,35 1 00:37:50 Club Kaltenengers 80 england MC2950 Ultimate Delivery Team Ultimate Syndicate 1 11:12:51,30 1 00:37:51 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 81 gran canaria MC0545 Rom+rom+rom Team Yahvé & Oliveiro 1 11:12:51,31 1 00:37:51 Club Los Socios 82 defaulted No information will be displayed 0 11:12:52,65 1 00:37:53 Defaulted Syndicate 83 rumania MC2120 Stres Team Pitea Laurentiu 1 11:12:52,70 1 00:37:53 Romanía 84 germany MC1874 Las Américas Team Koch & Wichert 1 11:12:52,80 1 00:37:53 Ruhrgebiet Club 85 germany MC3250 Oker Günter Langefeld 1 11:12:53,15 1 00:37:53 Club Bergisches Land 86 germany MC1982 Tornado Team Beatrix & Christian 1 11:12:54,00 1 00:37:54 Germany Club 87 germany MC1976 Cain Team Wild Escobar Devils 1 11:12:55,05 1 00:37:55 Germany Club 88 czech republic MC0824 Marek Team Spown 1 11:12:55,90 1 00:37:56 Czech Republic Club 89 ireland MC3001 The Aristocat Josh Rielly 3 11:12:56,30 1 00:37:56 Irish Homing Union 90 italia MC2674 Aurelia Team Laro Ervin 1 11:12:56,85 1 00:37:57 Italia 91 germany MC0457 Planets Pride Erich Müller 3 11:12:57,10 1 00:37:57 Club Oberfranken 92 netherlands MC2832 Mel C Team Soepboer 2 11:12:57,11 1 00:37:57 Holland Pigeons Club 93 belgium MC0985 Iphone Steven Van de Velde 1 11:12:57,30 1 00:37:57 Land van Aalst 94 netherlands MC4326 Hok Hok M. Reijnen 1 11:12:59,10 1 00:37:59 PDV Alphen Vooruit 95 netherlands MC1342 Marcol Team Van der Heide de Vries 2 11:12:59,45 1 00:37:59 Holland Pigeons Club 96 netherlands MC2583 Napoleon Team Dickmann-Stroetges 1 11:13:00,35 1 00:38:00 Holland Pigeons Club 97 asturias MC0628 Helenas Girl Team Dionisio & Pandiella 1 11:13:01,10 1 00:38:01 R.C. Oviedo 98 netherlands MC1171 Jersey Team Cees van Gelder 3 11:13:01,45 1 00:38:01 Holland Pigeons Club 99 wales MC3322 First reserve Team Men of Gwent Syndicate 1 11:13:02,30 1 00:38:02 País de Gales 100 netherlands MC4091 Bold Fanover Hok M. Reijnen 2 11:13:03,00 1 00:38:03 PDV Alphen Vooruit 101 germany MC3127 With Anticipation Team Piekielko-Kussyk 1 11:13:03,50 1 00:38:04 Club Baden Württemberg 102 malta MC0679 Neymar Team Tarcisio & Keith Zammit Loft 1 11:13:04,50 1 00:38:04 Malta Racing Pigeon Club 103 england MC0243 Fatty Forerunner 2 David Hinkel 1 11:13:05,00 1 00:38:05 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 104 malta MC0676 Gorg Team Ridge View Lofts Malta 1 11:13:05,65 1 00:38:06 Malta Racing Pigeon Club 105 england MC3338 Isla's sunny boy Team D. Bullen & Son 1 11:13:05,70 1 00:38:06 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 106 polska MC0432 Doozer Team Lorek & Losinski 1 11:13:06,20 1 00:38:06 Polonia 107 belgium MC3139 G-star black2 Dirk Martens 2 11:13:06,40 1 00:38:06 Eerlijk duurt Langst Moerbeke-Geraardsbe 108 portugal MC2479 Rambo Team Flavio & Leonardo Camoes 1 11:13:06,90 1 00:38:07 Club Coimbra 109 portugal MC2865 Malletut Team Asas do Sul 1 11:13:07,40 1 00:38:07 Faro - Portugal 110 malta MC0657 Kurt Ganga Team Tonio Lofts Malta 1 11:13:07,45 1 00:38:07 Malta Racing Pigeon Club 111 netherlands MC2565 Wonder Klak Tom Van der Kamp 1 11:13:07,55 1 00:38:08 Holland Pigeons Club 112 germany MC3253 Angel Real Günter Langefeld 2 11:13:09,05 1 00:38:09 Club Bergisches Land 113 portugal MC2875 Ruth Jorge Almeida Santos 1 11:13:10,40 1 00:38:10 Aveiro-Portugal 114 netherlands MC2513 Hansi Team Limburgse Passie 1 11:13:10,70 1 00:38:11 Holland Pigeons Club 115 france MC1902 Keira Xavier Benoit 2 11:13:10,80 1 00:38:11 Team Sibille France 116 slovakia MC0858 Greg 17 Team Greg 3 11:13:11,15 1 00:38:11 Slovakia Club 117 slovakia MC0739 Juliana Team Kujanik Derby 1 11:13:11,25 1 00:38:11 Slovakia Club 118 galicia MC0604 Morpheus Víctor Manuel Gómez Rodriguez 1 11:13:12,00 1 00:38:12 MARIÑAS ALTAS 119 defaulted No information will be displayed 0 11:13:12,35 1 00:38:12 Defaulted Syndicate 120 rumania MC3036 Maddiston Adi Zepciuc 1 11:13:12,36 1 00:38:12 Romanía 121 england MC0997 L7 Marlene Team Lucky 7 1 11:13:12,95 1 00:38:13 Up North Combine 122 slovakia MC1212 Secret Igor Sillo 1 11:13:14,10 1 00:38:14 Slovakia Club 123 gran canaria MC1233 Bajito Team Félix Santiago - Aday Rguez 2 11:13:14,20 1 00:38:14 Club Los Socios 124 netherlands MC0418 Timmersmurf Team Comb. van de Berg 1 11:13:14,55 1 00:38:15 Holland Pigeons Club 125 england MC2996 Southfeild Embark Mark Gilbert 2 11:13:15,45 1 00:38:15 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 126 netherlands MC0428 P. Out & Zn 4 Team Holland 8 1 11:13:16,50 1 00:38:16 Holland Pigeons Club 127 germany MC2341 Darceys Girl Team Gleichberg 1 11:13:18,30 1 00:38:18 Hildburghausen Club 128 south africa MC2404 Jacinta Team Triple J Lofts 2 11:13:18,45 1 00:38:18 South Africa Club 129 czech republic MC0817 Jana Team Spown 2 11:13:18,80 1 00:38:19 Czech Republic Club 130 austria MC0779 Air Jordan Team Garcia & Nagelhofer 1 11:13:19,75 1 00:38:20 VRV - Oberoesterreich 131 slovakia MC0738 Jozef Team Kujanik Derby 2 11:13:21,00 1 00:38:21 Slovakia Club 132 germany MC3109 Emi Team Mark Buse & Fam. 3 11:13:22,20 1 00:38:22 Weitstrecken Myhl-Wegberg 133 hungary MC0078 Predator Team Pinter 2 11:13:22,85 1 00:38:23 Hungary Pigeons Club 134 germany MC3248 Kubo Günter Langefeld 3 11:13:23,40 1 00:38:23 Club Bergisches Land 135 england MC2921 Gascoigne Team Crazy Gang Syndicate 1 11:13:24,35 1 00:38:24 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 136 austria MC0777 Reiner Team Garcia & Nagelhofer 2 11:13:24,40 1 00:38:24 VRV - Oberoesterreich 137 germany MC0489 Gigy Hermann Wienekamp 1 11:13:24,95 1 00:38:25 Club Neumünster 138 germany MC0146 Bush Team Reiss & Pfeiffer 1 11:13:25,45 1 00:38:25 Club Lutherstadt 139 germany MC0486 Keiko Hermann Wienekamp 2 11:13:26,00 1 00:38:26 Club Neumünster 140 hungary MC0760 Monika Ii Team Fenyvesi Balazs & Norbert 1 11:13:26,25 1 00:38:26 Hungary Pigeons Club 141 england MC2992 Southfeild Leader Mark Gilbert 3 11:13:27,95 1 00:38:28 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 142 england MC3371 Our send Team D.S.R. 1 11:13:28,15 1 00:38:28 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 143 netherlands MC0188 Heartbreaker Team Brencas 1 11:13:28,85 1 00:38:29 Holland Pigeons Club 144 rumania MC3038 Timeo Adi Zepciuc 2 11:13:28,95 1 00:38:29 Romanía 145 defaulted No information will be displayed 0 11:13:29,55 1 00:38:30 Defaulted Syndicate 146 scotland MC0686 Dakota William Donachie 2 11:13:31,35 1 00:38:31 Scottish Homing Union 147 rumania MC2114 Skindy Petca Aurelian 1 11:13:33,40 1 00:38:33 Romanía 148 england MC3362 Spirit Team Flash 1 11:13:33,65 1 00:38:34 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 149 defaulted No information will be displayed 0 11:13:34,10 1 00:38:34 Defaulted Syndicate 150 austria MC0784 Straight Home Team Garcia & Nagelhofer 3 11:13:35,70 1 00:38:36 VRV - Oberoesterreich 151 germany MC0460 Black Rose Erich Müller 4 11:13:36,45 1 00:38:36 Club Oberfranken 152 rumania MC2134 Blueyzarsoff Team Tules Denis & Ialcin 1 11:13:37,95 1 00:38:38 Romanía 153 netherlands MC0054 Krypto Team Rien van Oss en Zn 4 11:13:41,80 1 00:38:42 Holland Pigeons Club 154 germany MC2306 ATLANTIC-HI Alexander Gebel 1 11:13:42,10 1 00:38:42 Club Saalfeld 155 germany MC0500 Mandrake Bernd Prekel 1 11:13:43,50 1 00:38:44 Club Bayern Süd 156 england MC1819 Premier Mission Team Premier Posse 1 11:13:45,30 1 00:38:45 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 157 germany MC1412 Alanza T1 Team Jung & Jupid 1 11:13:46,55 1 00:38:47 Club Ebertshausen 158 germany MC0205 Alonso Team B & B White Diamonds 1 11:13:46,90 1 00:38:47 Wittinger WSC 159 south africa MC2450 Stollcape Team Gaddin Bros & Charl Stander 2 11:13:49,00 1 00:38:49 South Africa Club 160 germany MC1044 My Annie Erich Müller 5 11:13:49,55 1 00:38:50 Club Oberfranken 161 malta MC0660 Diamond Ganga Team Tonio Lofts Malta 2 11:13:51,75 1 00:38:52 Malta Racing Pigeon Club 162 england MC3411 Premier Top Class Team Premier Posse 2 11:13:53,95 1 00:38:54 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 163 germany MC1968 Marc Fulger Constantin 1 11:13:58,55 1 00:38:59 Germany Club 164 england MC3303 R Girl Team Lucky Devils Syndicate 1 11:13:58,85 1 00:38:59 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 165 slovakia MC0863 Greg 22 Team Greg 4 11:13:59,30 1 00:38:59 Slovakia Club 166 rusia MC3226 Pervyi Team Krasnaya Armiya 1 11:14:00,45 1 00:39:00 Club Rusia 167 germany MC1881 Carrots Team Koch & Wichert 2 11:14:00,60 1 00:39:01 Ruhrgebiet Club 168 germany MC0989 Dali Team Röhlig & Bukowski 1 11:14:02,65 1 00:39:03 Club Vogtland 169 germany MC0477 Valentino Erich Müller 6 11:14:03,35 1 00:39:03 Club Oberfranken 170 netherlands MC0242 Triple 4 Anton van Oort 1 11:14:03,60 1 00:39:04 Holland Pigeons Club 171 netherlands MC0056 Punisher Team Rien van Oss en Zn 5 11:14:04,55 1 00:39:05 Holland Pigeons Club 172 germany MC1026 Beige Erich Müller 7 11:14:06,65 1 00:39:07 Club Oberfranken 173 netherlands MC0053 Thadeus Team Rien van Oss en Zn 6 11:14:08,95 1 00:39:09 Holland Pigeons Club 174 netherlands MC3095 Kit Fisto Tom Van der Kamp 2 11:14:09,45 1 00:39:09 Holland Pigeons Club 175 belgium MC1667 Arthur PEC Racing Team ADK 1 11:14:11,40 1 00:39:11 Fondclub Herent 176 germany MC0470 Yanina Erich Müller 8 11:14:13,05 1 00:39:13 Club Oberfranken 177 germany MC3172 Black Beauty Team Express 1 11:14:15,90 1 00:39:16 Coesfeld/Leiberg Club 178 belgium MC3145 King of Leon Marc Bert Racing Pigeon Photography 1 11:14:25,10 1 00:39:25 Denderbond Ninove 179 germany MC4405 Klaas Erich Müller 9 11:14:27,85 1 00:39:28 Club Oberfranken 180 england MC2536 Cafú Team Louella Pigeon World 1 11:14:28,70 1 00:39:29 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 181 ireland MC3329 Beyonce Team Dylan & Daniel Boylan 1 11:14:30,05 1 00:39:30 Irish Homing Union 182 europe MC1262 Ludo's Hope Team TOP 10 2 11:14:33,35 1 00:39:33 Club E.U. 183 england MC2971 Southfeild Sandstorm Mark Gilbert 4 11:14:43,65 1 00:39:44 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 184 slovakia MC0846 Greg 05 Team Greg 5 11:14:56,50 1 00:39:56 Slovakia Club 185 fuerteventura MC0687 Sweet Emotion Ubay Armas de León 1 11:14:58,35 1 00:39:58 C.C.Puerto del Rosario 186 germany MC3296 Brandt 598 Daniel Brandt 1 11:15:08,30 1 00:40:08 NRW Club 187 germany MC0142 T-bone Peter Kocks 1 11:15:12,35 1 00:40:12 Oberhausen Club 188 czech republic MC0791 Karlos Team Marecek 1 11:15:14,90 1 00:40:15 Czech Republic Club 189 netherlands MC3093 Dyanne Dromer Tom Van der Kamp 3 11:15:19,95 1 00:40:20 Holland Pigeons Club 190 moldova MC3203 Vitali-2 Team Fauna Orheiului 1 11:15:21,70 1 00:40:22 Moldova 191 rumania MC4094 Twinkel Floortje Team Florea Sorin 4 11:15:21,75 1 00:40:22 Romanía 192 ireland MC3003 The Chosen Josh Rielly 4 11:15:26,10 1 00:40:26 Irish Homing Union 193 rumania MC2047 Rufy Team Bacalu Danut & Serafim 2 11:15:28,15 1 00:40:28 Romanía 194 germany MC1415 Stier 1 Team Jaekel Hannelore 1 11:15:31,80 1 00:40:32 Club Grenzland-West 195 germany MC1397 Zorro Walter Agler 1 11:15:32,20 1 00:40:32 Club Oberbayern 196 italia MC2668 Timey Lorenzo Ghiacci 2 11:15:33,75 1 00:40:34 Italia 197 czech republic MC3154 Jirka Team Svoboda & Lekes 1 11:15:34,70 1 00:40:35 Czech Republic Club 198 rumania MC4305 Tuvama 5 Team Tudor Valentin & Matia 1 11:15:35,20 1 00:40:35 Romanía 199 scotland MC1841 Fran-Tastic 2 William Donachie 3 11:15:35,65 1 00:40:36 Scottish Homing Union 200 germany MC3277 Snowman 12 Günter Schneemann 2 11:15:35,95 1 00:40:36 Club Kassel 201 rumania MC0101 Hargita Babos Zsolt 1 11:15:36,15 1 00:40:36 Romanía 202 netherlands MC1349 Messi Rudolf Visser 1 11:15:37,35 1 00:40:37 Holland Pigeons Club 203 germany MC0993 Ahorn Team Schnellin 2 11:15:37,35 1 00:40:37 Club Sachsen 204 england MC0077 Alien Team Lucky Devils Syndicate 2 11:15:37,70 1 00:40:38 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 205 netherlands MC2857 Miranda Michel Schuurmans 1 11:15:38,70 1 00:40:39 Holland Pigeons Club 206 czech republic MC0819 Tereza Team Spown 3 11:15:38,75 1 00:40:39 Czech Republic Club 207 england MC2722 Astbury Pat Team Astbury 2 11:15:38,95 1 00:40:39 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 208 malta MC0671 Julia Team Debono Lofts Malta 1 11:15:40,00 1 00:40:40 Malta Racing Pigeon Club 209 germany MC1398 Wilma Walter Agler 2 11:15:41,15 1 00:40:41 Club Oberbayern 210 germany MC3119 Ayers Rock Team Mark Buse & Fam. 4 11:15:41,50 1 00:40:42 Weitstrecken Myhl-Wegberg 211 germany MC3275 Snowman 9 Günter Schneemann 3 11:15:41,90 1 00:40:42 Club Kassel 212 moldova MC3213 Damian-Valentin Team Fauna Orheiului 2 11:15:42,15 1 00:40:42 Moldova 213 germany MC2305 ATLANTIC-KA Alexander Gebel 2 11:15:42,80 1 00:40:43 Club Saalfeld 214 malta MC0661 Toska Team Tencho Loft Malta 1 11:15:43,25 1 00:40:43 Malta Racing Pigeon Club 215 germany MC0478 Oby Erich Müller 10 11:15:43,55 1 00:40:44 Club Oberfranken 216 germany MC2883 Maurits Günter Schneemann 4 11:15:44,10 1 00:40:44 Club Kassel 217 netherlands MC1703 Sky Team Grolleman Pigeons 1 11:15:44,25 1 00:40:44 Holland Pigeons Club 218 polska MC0451 Neva Tomasz Wiczling 1 11:15:44,60 1 00:40:45 Polonia 219 norway MC3496 Adakar Team Ray & Svein 1 11:15:46,00 1 00:40:46 Norge Racing Pigeon Club 220 england MC3031 Blue Steffi Team Alveley Flyers 2 11:15:46,15 1 00:40:46 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 221 moldova MC3218 Picunov1 Team Moldova 1 11:15:46,16 1 00:40:46 Moldova 222 wales MC0289 Back Bioler Team Stephens Plumbing 1 11:15:46,55 1 00:40:47 País de Gales 223 defaulted No information will be displayed 0 11:15:47,30 1 00:40:47 Defaulted Syndicate 224 netherlands MC1367 Derby Arona 029 Team Baris & Meulenberg 1 11:15:47,35 1 00:40:47 Holland Pigeons Club 225 slovenia MC1314 Stela Team Boris Sovic 1 11:15:47,55 1 00:40:48 Slovenia Club 226 netherlands MC3460 PUNTNEUS Team Holland 1 1 11:15:47,90 1 00:40:48 Holland Pigeons Club 227 belgium MC1138 Risque Filip de Smedt 1 11:15:48,05 1 00:40:48 De Snelvliegers Zandbergen Club 228 polska MC2783 Cita 1 Ryszard Sas 1 11:15:48,30 1 00:40:48 Polonia 229 hungary MC0768 Aranba Team Fenyvesi Balazs & Norbert 2 11:15:48,60 1 00:40:49 Hungary Pigeons Club 230 belgium MC0326 Sila Filip de Smedt 2 11:15:48,70 1 00:40:49 De Snelvliegers Zandbergen Club 231 belgium MC3129 Paupaula Dirk Martens 3 11:15:48,85 1 00:40:49 Eerlijk duurt Langst Moerbeke-Geraardsbe 232 germany MC3252 Beduino Günter Langefeld 4 11:15:49,05 1 00:40:49 Club Bergisches Land 233 ireland MC2370 Highway Teresa-girl Team Highway Lofts 1 11:15:49,20 1 00:40:49 Irish Homing Union 234 fuerteventura MC0348 Nibbles Eduardo Cristo Santiesteban Luna 1 11:15:49,35 1 00:40:49 Gran Tarajal 235 germany MC3111 Hy Tec Team Mark Buse & Fam. 5 11:15:49,60 1 00:40:50 Weitstrecken Myhl-Wegberg 236 england MC2985 Southfeild Jester Mark Gilbert 5 11:15:49,85 1 00:40:50 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 237 germany MC3263 Hip Hip Hoera Erich Müller 11 11:15:50,25 1 00:40:50 Club Oberfranken 238 netherlands MC1368 Derby Arona 033 Team Baris & Meulenberg 2 11:15:50,70 1 00:40:51 Holland Pigeons Club 239 croatia MC0207 Dalmatian Star Denis Culic 1 11:15:51,15 1 00:40:51 Croatia Pigeon Club 240 denmark MC3508 Small Miricle Gjermund Lyssand 1 11:15:51,60 1 00:40:52 Denmark Club 241 rumania MC4323 Star 1 Team Stroiescu C. & Asmarandei F. 1 11:15:51,90 1 00:40:52 Romanía 242 denmark MC3506 Well Done Gjermund Lyssand 2 11:15:51,95 1 00:40:52 Denmark Club 243 rumania MC2102 Gogu Team Pigeons Airport 1 11:15:53,10 1 00:40:53 Romanía 244 germany MC0405 Wise Wonder Fedoseev Vitalij 1 11:15:53,25 1 00:40:53 Club Harsewinkel 245 england MC3347 Siennas baby bacon Team D. Bullen & Son 2 11:15:54,10 1 00:40:54 RPRA (Pigeon Association) 246 netherlands MC2566 Tilde Tom Van der Kamp 4 11:15:55,35 1 00:40:55 Holland Pigeons Club 247 ireland MC2361 Highway Lucky Strike Team Highway Lofts 2 11:15:55,55 1 00:40:56 Irish Homing Union 248 netherlands MC2839 Lasterie Shop 1 Peter Lasterie 1 11:15:55,70 1 00:40:56 Holland Pigeons Club 249 south africa MC2424 Stacey Team Saville Penkin 1 11:15:56,45 1 00:40:56 South Africa Club 250 netherlands MC2559 HAVIKSNEUS Team Holland 11 1 11:15:56,65 1 00:40:57 Holland Pigeons Club

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“INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE†THE 20th SOUTH AFRICAN MILLION DOLLAR “PLATINUM EDITION†(THE RACE WITH THE PROVEN TRACK RECORD) (THE GREATEST PIGEON RACE IN THE WORLD) DUE TO BE HELD IN LINBRO PARK, SANDTON, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA ON SATURDAY 6th FEBRUARY 2016. ANOTHER RACE SEASON STARTS IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN SUNSHINE. THE FANTASTIC MONTECASINO COMPLEX, FOURWAYS, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA WILL BE HOSTING THE 20th SOUTH AFRICAN MILLION DOLLAR PIGEON RACE. RESULTS FOR TRAINING RACES 11 & 12. The pigeons in the two race lofts a Linbro Park are now after numerous Training Races and four Hot Spot Car Races really getting used to the regular training programme and now have a great racing line back to the lofts. They are also now coping with the extremely hot and humid weather conditions this year, plus of course the regular South Africa thunderstorms. These are the rest of the races remaining in the 2015/16 race series:- Training Race 13 from 80km (50 miles) on Wednesday 20th January, HOT SPOT CAR RACE 5 from 350km (218 miles) on Saturday 23rd January, Training Race 14 from 40km (25 miles) on Wednesday 27th January, Training Race 15 from 80km (50 miles) on Saturday 30th January, then THE FINAL RACE from 550km (342 miles) on Saturday 6th February 2016. The dates are not be set in stone and if the proposed date for any of these races is not suitable for liberation, then these will take place on the next best day in that week. Daily training will also take place during the week providing the weather is suitable. No training will take place on Sundays unless of course a holdover takes place on the Saturday race. The Overall Averages and the allocated Prize Money will only count in races of 50km (31 miles) and over. All the United Kingdom Team fanciers/entrants and syndicate shareholders will be kept up to date with weekly “NEWSLETTERS†plus any of them or in fact anybody can log on to the state of the art The South African Million Dollar Race web site:- www.samdpr.com and get all the information they might require over the next few months. LIVESTREAM was once again available for TRAINING RACE 11 so I duly logged on at 05.40 (GMT) or 07.40 SA time and noticed there was a blue sky and not a cloud in the sky and a nice breeze at the race lofts. All in all a perfect race day. I thought the winning pigeons would take between 50/55 minutes to cover the 76km (47 miles). a couple of false alarms with pigeons returning from earlier tosses or races. However, I did not have to wait very long before the first gang of about 80 pigeons duly arrived at 08.22 bang on line and did a lap of honour before landing on the traps and loft 2, immediately they landed the tape recording was put on and these started to trap, within a few seconds of the arrival of the first gang another gang of about 100 plus arrived, followed by two more gangs of over 100 pigeons. All these pitched on the traps and race lofts and started to trap. Within a few minutes literally hundreds of pigeons were officially recorded by the Deister Electronic Clocking System. The pigeons did not trap very well because this short journey did not take much out of them. The tougher the race and the further the distance the pigeons always seem to trap quicker. TRAINING RACE 11 took take place on Wednesday 13th January from 76km (47 miles). The convoy were liberated at 07.30 in overcast and conditions, with little to no wind at liberation but slightly assisting them on route and with a temperature at liberation of 18c (64f) and a fairly fast race was anticipated. The temperature was expected to rise to about 26c (80f) during the afternoon. Light rain was forecast at 11am, 13.00 and 16.00 but of course the majority of the pigeons liberated would be home and tucked up in the race lofts by the time the rain arrived. CONGRATULATIONS for winning 1st OPEN goes to KARL-HEINZ KOCH from GERMANY with his pigeon named MARITA 1 and bred by KARL-HEINZ KOCH, which was officially clocked at 08.22.41.70 to record a winning velocity of 1560ypm (53mph). This fancier won 1st OPEN in the 19th SAMDPR. Then 2nd Mark Gilbert GB from United Kingdom, 3rd Club Ian Crammond & Nigel Langstaff from United Kingdom, 4th Reinhard Gebhardt from Germany, 5th Ron Brooks from United States Of America, 6th Guys Lofts Elite from United Kingdom, 7th Team Ellenbroek - Seelen from Netherlands, 8th Vladimir Srebotnjak from Slovakia, 9th Rivera Loft from United States Of America, 10th Team Tigerfish from Germany, 11th Hayder Hadaad from Kuwait, 12th Werner A Waldow - Silvia Thiel from Germany, 13th Wilfon - Rhodes from United States Of America, 14th Gaddin Brothers + Charl Stander from South Africa, 15th Team Lind from Denmark, 16th Partridge Family Loft from United States Of America, 17th Keeping Up With the Jones from United Kingdom, 18th Team Club Muensterland from Germany, 19th Diamond Loft from United States Of America and 20th Matthias Kossow from Germany. The top twenty in this result were separated by just 22.30 seconds and had 7 different countries represented in the top 20 and 12 different countries represented in the top 50, only 42.89 seconds away from the actual race winner. CONGRATULATIONS on winning 1st UNITED KINGDOM, 2nd OPEN went to MARK GILBERT GB from SOUTHFIELDS, WINDSOR and with pigeon named GILBERT 1, which was bred by MARK GILBERT and which was officially clocked at 08.22.42.84 just 1.14 seconds away from the 1st OPEN winner. This pigeon has been flying well and has already won 40th, 69th, 121st, 57th, 7th, 44th and now 2nd OPEN during this race series, also won 2 x 1sts, 2nd, 3rd, 2c x 4ths and a 6th UK. Then 2nd UK, 3rd Open Ian Crammond & Nigel Langstaff with pigeon bred by this partnership from Fontwell, 3rd UK, 6th Open Guys Lofts Elite with pigeon bred by Graham Guy from Wolverhampton, 4th UK, 17th Open Keeping Up With The Jones with pigeon bred by Robbie Jones from Southampton, 5th UK, 29th Open Millys Loft with pigeon bred by Michael Mellor from Crewe, this pigeon named Mr. Dundeee is flying well and has won 24th, 33rd $ 68th Open ans a 1stm 3rd & 6th UK so far, 6th UK, 61st Open Paul Smith Syndicate, administered by Paul Smith from Stansted Mountfitchet and with pigeon bred by Jimmy Richards from Laindon, 7th UK, 62nd Open Planet Brothers with pigeon bred by Garry & John Squibb from Noak Hill, 8th UK, 82nd Open Manchester Maestros with pigeon bred by John Crehan from Manchester, 9th UK, 86th Open Aylesbury Speed-Birds entered by Peter Entwistle from Aylesbury and with pigeon bred by Ronnie Reece & Redworth, 10th UK, 94th Open another for Manchester Maestros with second pigeon bred by John Crehan from Manchester, 11th UK, 109th Open a third for Manchester Maestros with a third pigeon bred by John Crehan from Manchester, 12th UK, 112th Open another for Aylesbury Speed-Birds and withn pigeon bred by Peter Entwistle from Aylesbury, 13th UK, 117th Open Lucky Devils Syndicate, administered by Paul Smith from Stansted Mountfitchet and with pigeon bred by Bob Fenech from Attleborough, 14th UK, 135th Open Shot in the Dark enter by Stewart Wight from Berwick-Upon-Tweed and with pigeon bred by Chainbridge Lofts, 15th UK, 148th Open Smith- McAllister Syndicate, administered by Paul Smith from Stansted Mountfitchet and with pigeon bred by Bruce McAllister from Furneaux Pelham, 16th UK, 159th Open another for Millys Loft with a second pigeon bred by Michael Mellor from Crewe, 17th UK, 184th Open Zandys Dream Syndicate, administered by Paul Smith from Stansted Mountfitchet and with pigeon bred by this syndicate, this pigeon is currently holding 1st UK, 1st OPEN Grand Overall Averages after 14 races, 1st UK Country Challenge Averages after 14 races and also 1st UK, 3rd OPEN Hot Spot Car Race Averages after 4 races, plus it won quite a lot of Nomination money, 18th UK, 194th Open Mr & Mrs Brian & Mavis Clayburn from Ackworth past winners of 1st OPEN in the Final Race, 19th UK, 198th Open Jurgen & Caroline Josch with pigeon bred by this great partnership from Hailsham and then 20th UK, 207th Open Willy & Ian Gray with pigeon bred by this partnership from Coldstream. THE UNITED KINGDOM COUNTRY CHALLENGE AVERAGE WINNERS after 14 races are as follows:- 1st UK ZANDYS DREAM TEAM, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET with pigeon named ZANDYS CHOICE bred by this syndicate and with a total flying time 20.13.37.82. Then 2nd UK MILLYS LOFT with pigeon named MR DUNDEEE bred by MICHAEL MELLOR from CREEW with a total flying time 20.52.11.41. Then 3rd UK LUCKY DEVILS SYNDICATE, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET and with pigeon named LUCKY BABE bred by BOB FENECH from ATTLEBOROUGH with a combined flying time of 21.17.44.93. CONGRATULATIONS on winning 1st IRELAND, 79th OPEN went to JAMES KING with his pigeon named SENAN and bred by JAMES KING, which was officially clocked at 08.23.40.84, just 59.14 seconds after the actual race winner. Then 2nd Ireland, 163rd Open Safet Duran, 3rd Ireland, 243rd Open Corn Direct, 4th Ireland, 268th Open Maurice O’Donnell, 5th Ireland, 277th Open Karl Donnelly and then 6th Ireland, 546th Open Padraig & Caoimhe. GLOBAL NOMINATIONS for TRAINING RACE 11 showed 132 pigeons including 18 UK pigeons and just 1 IRISH pigeon were entered with 403 Nominations and were flying for US$2,688.55c (£1,894) in Nominations. There were no UK or IRISH winners in this race. REGIONAL UNITED KINGDOM NOMINATIONS for TRAINING RACE 11 showed no pigeons had been entered. GRAND OVERALL AVERAGES in the OPEN after 14 races are as follows:- 1st OPEN goes to ZANDYS DREAM TEAM from UNITED KINGDOM, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET with pigeon named ZANDYS CHOICE bred by this syndicate with a combined flying time of 20.13.37.82 leading by nearly 8 minutes. Then 2nd OPEN goes to BARTOSZ MOREL from POLAND with pigeon named ZOSIA bred by BARTOSZ MOREL with a combined flying tome of 20.21.11.59. Then 3rd OPEN goes to TEAM GSA from GERMANY with pigeon named RIHANA bred by HORST ZIKELI with a combined flying time of 20.23.49.76. GRAND OVERALL AVERAGES after 14 races in the UNITED KINGDOM TEAM are as follows:- 1st UK, 1st OPEN goes to ZANDYS DREAM TEAM, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET with pigeon named ZANDYS CHOICE bred by this syndicate with a combined flying time of 20.13.37.82, leading this category by nearly 33 minutes. Then 2nd UK, 10th OPEN goes to SYNDICATE LOFTS UK with pigeon named CREAM bred by PETER FOX from BANGOR and with combined flying time of 20.36.01.10. Then 3rd UK, 25th OPEN goes to MILLYS LOFT with pigeon named MR DUNDEEE bred by MICHAEL MELLOR from CREWE with a combined flying time of 20.52.11.41. GRAND OVERALL AVERAGES after 14 races in the IRISH TEAM are as follows:- 1st IRELAND, 59th OPEN goes to MAURICE O’DONNELL with his pigeon named HALL and bred by MAURICE O’DONNELL with a combined flying time of 21.08.20.05. Then 2nd IRELAND, 129th OPEN goes to DYLAN & DANIEL BOYLAN with their pigeon named GLEN and bred by this partnership with a combined flying time of 21.31.38.66. Then 3rd IRELAND, 147th OPEN goes to JOE KENNEDY & SON with their pigeon named EUBANK and bred by this partnership with a combined flying time of 21.36.39.41. More short training took place during the week giving these pigeons more confidence and experience to cope with what was in front of them. LIVESTREAM was once again available for TRAINING RACE 12 and as I was away from home as I had been asked to judge at the annual Blackpool National Pigeon Show. I duly awoke in my hotel room on Saturday morning and logged on at 05.30 GMT or 07.30 South African time. The transmission showed a very overcast, cloudy and a very windy morning in Linbro Park with the wind picking up even more whilst I was watching. I thought the winning pigeons would arrive about 08.55 and bang on time a small gang of around 25 pigeons came bang on line and flew around the lofts having difficultly landing in the strong wind and as they flew round they were then joined by another big gang of over 100 plus pigeons. As these hit the lofts and landing board they were joined by literally hundreds of other pigeons. Then the pigeons started to trap and as usual the first ones through the traps won all the major spoils. Within a few minutes literally hundreds had been officially clocked by the Diester Electronic Clocking System. TRAINING RACE 12 was held on Saturday 16th January 2016 from 110km (68 miles) slightly further than the listed race programme of 110km (62 miles) and the convoy were liberated at 07.30 with a light head wind at liberation and a temperature of 18c (64f) at liberation an a fairly steady race was anticipated. The weather forecast was for a good day rising to 32c (92f) as the day progressed with late afternoon rain and thunderstorms from about 17.00 onwards. Hopefully, most of the pigeons would be tucked up in the lofts by then. CONGRATULATIONS on winning 1st OPEN goes to TEAM GERMANY - WA WALDOW - S THIEL from GERMANY with their pigeon named GOSCH bred by this partnership, which was officially clocked at 08.56.28.71 to record a winning velocity of 1376ypm (47mph). Then 2nd Fayez Q8 from Kuwait, 3rd Orlowski - Puzio from Poland, 4th Team Tigerfish from Germany, 5th Koopman Racing Team from Netherlands, 6th Jacob Poortvliet Racing Pigeons from Netherlands, 7th Mark Gilbert GB from United Kingdom, 8th Abdulla Bin Mathi from Kuwait, 9th Werner Buchloh from Germany, 10th Jochen Huenten from Germany, 11th Bader Al-Sanafi from Kuwait, 12th another for Bader Al-Sanafi from Kuwait, 13th SG Steffi from Germany, 14th Anshutz-McLaughlin from United States Of America, 15th Bader M F Al-Jwesr from Kuwait, 16th Nitu Robert Petre from Romania, 17th Tomasz Jopek from Poland, 18th Engelbrecht Lofts from South Africa with their CAR WINNER from an earlier Hot Spot Car Race, 19th Mr & Mrs Brian & Mavis Clayburn from United Kingdom past winners on 1st OPEN SCMDPR and 20th Mohammed Marzouq Al-Alwan from Kuwait. The top twenty were separated by just 32.94 seconds and had 8 different countries represented in this result with 12 different countries represented in the top 50 and these were just 46.19 seconds apart. THE KNOCKOUT COMPETITION and its 1st Prize of US$25,000 (£17,000), all entries had to be paid for prior to basketing for the 1st HOT SPOT CAR RACE. This great competition offers the following conditions and one lucky winner will walk away with “THE POT OF GOLD†after the FINAL RACE. The rules are as follows:- This competition will take place over the last four Hot Spot Car Races and the Final Race. As mentioned earlier only entered and fully paid before basketing of HSCR1 are eligible. Should any Hot Spot Car Race be cancelled then one of the Training Races prior to the Final Race will be used to calculate the next round’s pigeons. This year there was a total of 2,114 pigeons entered, with 1,984 International pigeons which included 176 pigeons from the United Kingdom, 35 pigeons from Ireland, plus there were 130 South African pigeons in the total. KNOCKOUT ROUND 1 took place on HOT SPOT CAR RACE 2 and 1,375 (65%) of the entered pigeons returning from this race moved forward to the next round. This total contained 1,273 International pigeons which included 111 pigeons from the United Kingdom, 23 pigeons from Ireland plus 102 pigeons from South Africa. KNOCKOUT ROUND 2 took place on HOT SPOT CAR RACE 3 and 756 (55%) of the entered pigeons moved forward to the next round. It was revealed that 701 International pigeons including 57 from the United Kingdom and 12 from Ireland and 55 from South Africa pigeons went through to the next round. KNOCKOUT ROUND 3 took place on HOT SPOT CAR RACE 4 and 265 (35%) of these entered pigeons will move forward to the next round. It has now been revealed after HSCR4 the 265 pigeons that have gone through to the next round are as follows:- 248 INTERNATIONAL pigeons, which include 17 from the UNITED KINGDOM and 4 from IRELAND and 17 pigeons from SOUTH AFRICA. KNOCKOUT ROUND 4 will take place on HOT SPOT CAR RACE 5and 53 (20%) of these entered pigeons will move forward to the next round. KNOCKOUT FINAL ROUND will take place on THE FINAL RACE on SATURDAY 6th FEBRUARY 2016 and the first of the remaining KNOCKOUT PIGEONS clocked will win the US$25,000 (£17,000) “POT OF GOLDâ€. AS I AM SURE YOU CAN REALISE THIS IS A REALLY A TOUGH INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION THAT CREATES A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF EXCITEMENT THROUGHOUT THE RACE SERIES. CONGRATULATIONS on winning 1st UNITED KINGDOM, 7th OPEN went to MARK GILBERT with his pigeon named GILBERT 1, bred by MARK GILBERT from SOUTHFIELDS, WINDSOR which was officially clocked at 08.56.46.89 just 18.18 seconds away from the actual race winner. This pigeon is flying exceptionally well at the present time and won 1st UK, 2nd OPEN in its previous race, see above Training Race results for its performances so far. Then 2nd UK, 19th Open Mr & Mrs Brian & Mavis Clayburn from Ackworth, 3rd UK, 32nd Open Planet Brothers with pigeon bred by Gary & John Squibb from Noak Hill, 4th UK, 38th Open Shot In The Dark entered by Stewart Wight from Berwick-Upon-Tweed and with pigeon bred by Chainbridge Lofts, 5th UK, 76th Open Oberholster Race Team with pigeon bred by Pieter Oberholster from Keysoe, 6th UK, 78th Open Lloyd & Kelly with pigeon bred by this partnership from Didcot, 7th UK, 98th Open The Farrier with pigeon bred by Brian Greenley from Malton, 8th UK, 113th Open Lucky Devils Syndicate, administered by Paul Smith from Stansted Mountfitchet and with pigeon bred by Bob Fenech from Attleborough, 9th UK, 115th Open Ian Crammond & Nigel Langstaff with pigeon bred by this partnership from Fontwell, 10th UK, 121st Open Paul Smith Syndicate, administered by Paul Smith from Stansted Mountfitchet and with pigeon bred by Jimmy Richards from Laindon, 11th UK, 138th Open Milly Loft with pigeon bred by Michael Mellor from Crewe, 12th UK, 148th Open Zandys Dream Team, administered by Paul Smith from Stansted Mountfitchet and with pigeon bred by this syndicate, 13th UK, 180th Open Common View Lofts with pigeon bred by John Cooper from Pontypridd, 14th UK, 187th Open another for Lucky Devils Syndicate with a second pigeon bred by Bob Fenech from Attleborough, 15th UK, 188th Open Smith - McAllister Syndicate, administered by Paul Smith from Stansted Mountfitchet and with pigeon bred by Bruce McAllister from Furneaux Pelham, 16th UK, 193rd Open a third for Lucky Devils Syndicate and with a third pigeon bred by Bob Fenech from Attkleborough, 17th UK, 198th Open another for Common View Lofts with a second pigeon bred by John Cooper from Pontypridd, 18th UK, 199th Open Magnificent Seven with pigeon bred by PM Simpson from Redcar, 19th UK, 209th Open Mr 7 Mrs Andy Gregson with pigeon bred by this partnership from Preston and 20th UK, 221st Open another for Lucky Devils Syndicate with a forth pigeon bred by Bob Fenech from Attleborough. THE UNITED KINGDOM COUNTRY CHALLENGE OVERALL AVERAGES after 15 races is currently standing as follows:- 1st UNITED KINGDOM is ZANDYS DREAM TEAM, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET and with pigeon named ZANDYS CHOICE bred by this syndicate with a combined flying time of 21.43.14.92 and is currently leading this category by nearly 41 minutes. Then 2nd UNITED KINGDOM is MILLY LOFT with pigeon named MR DUNDEEE bred by MICHAEL MELLOR from CREWE with a combined flying time of 22.24.13.55. Then 3rd UNITED KINGDOM is LUCKY DEVILS SYNDICATE, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET and with pigeon named LUCKY BABE bred by BOB FENECH from ATTLEBOROUGH with a combined flying time of 22.45.29.54. CONGRATULATIONS on winning 1st IRELAND, 134th OPEN went to JOHNSON - LEONARD & SONS with their pigeon named DELBOY bred by PAUL JOHNSON, which was officially clocked at 08.57.54.21 just 1 minute 25.50 seconds behind the actual race winner. Then 2nd Ireland, 196th Open Safet Duran, 3rd Ireland, 222nd Open Karl Donnelly, 4th Ireland, 276th Open James King, 5th Ireland, 322nd Open another for Karl Donnelly and 6th Ireland, 363rd Open Robbie Daly. GLOBAL NOMINATIONS for TRAINING RACE 12 showed 163 pigeons were entered which included 23 UK and no IRISH pigeons and with a total 527 Nominations and US$4,682.65c (£3,230) was up for grabs and one United Kingdom fanciers won the following:- 7th OPEN for MARK GILBERT GB from UNITED KINGDOM, with his pigeon named GILBERT 1 bred by MARK GILBERT from the SOUTHFIELDS, WINDSOR and winning US$2,941 (£2,028) for its efforts. UNITED KINGDOM REGIONAL NOMINATIONS for this TRAINING RACE 12 showed just 3 pigeons were entered with a total of 18 Nominations and US$224.40c (£155) was up for grabs. There was one winner and it was 7th OPEN MARK GILBERT GB with his pigeon named GILBERT 1 bred by MARK GILBERT from SOUTHFIELDS, WINDSOR which won US$224.40c (£155) for its efforts. GRAND OVERALL AVERAGES in the OPEN after 15 races are as follows:- 1st OPEN goes to ZANDYS DREAM TEAM, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET with pigeon named ZANDYS CHOICE bred by this syndicate with a combined flying time of 21.43.14.92, currently leading by nearly 5 minutes. Then 2nd OPEN goes to BARTOSZ MOREL from POLAND with his pigeon named ZOSIA bred by BARTOSZ MOREL with a combined flying time of 21.48.28.83 and then 3rd OPEN goes to TEAM BL from GERMANY with pigeon named MUGA bred by CAHRNSS with a combined flying time of 21.52.31.51. GRAND OVERALL AVERAGES after 15 races in the UNITED KINGDOM TEAM are as follows:- 1st UK, 1st OPEN goes to ZANDYS DREAM TEAM, administered by PAUL SMITH from STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET with pigeon named ZANDYS CHOICE bred by this syndicate with a combined flying time of 21.43.14.92 currently leading by just over 23 minutes. Then 2nd UK, 13th OPEN SYNDICATE LOFTS UK with pigeon named CREAM bred by PETER FOX from BANGOR and with a combined flying time of 22.06.25.39 and then 3rd UK, 27th OPEN goes to MILLYS LOFT with pigeon named MR DUNDEEE and with pigeon bred by MICHAEL MELLOR from CREWE with a combined flying time of 22.24.13.55. GRAND OVERALL AVERAGES after 15 races in the IRISH TEAM are as follows:- 1st IRELAND, 53rd OPEN goes to MAURICE O’DONNELL with his pigeon named HALL bred by MAURICE O’DONNELL with a combined flying time of 22.37.17.54. Then 2nd IRELAND, 126th OPEN goes to DYLAN & DANIEL BOYLAN with their pigeon named GLEN and bred by this partnership with a combined flying time of 23.03.27.16 and then 3rd IRELAND, 143rd OPEN goes to JOE KENNEDY & SON with their pigeon named EUBANK bred by JOE KENNEDY & SON with a combined flying time of 22.07.37.80. The next race will be TRAINING RACE 13 from 80km (50 miles) and should take place on Wednesday 20th January 2016, with HOT SPOT CAR RACE 5 from 350km (218 miles) and is due to take place on Saturday 23rd January 2016. ***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*** I am sorry that I can’t add all the information about who bred all the pigeons or where they live as I can only publish details which I am in possession of at the time of going to press. If there are no details besides your winning pigeon/s then please contact me on 01279-812005 or reglofts@aol.com with your details and I will include these in my later International Press Reports. I personally do my best to give all the fanciers, entrants and breeders all the credit they and their pigeons deserve when they manage to get in the race results so your help in this matter will be greatly appreciated. As mentioned earlier only races of 50km (approx. 31 miles) will count towards The 20th South African Million Dollar Overall ACE PIGEON Averages, which has a total of three superb cash prizes of US$10,000 (approx. £6,666), US$5,000 (approx. £3,333) and US$2,500 (approx. £1,666) for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in this category after the Final Race has been completed. NOMINATION RACES will be held on numerous TRAINING RACES, started on TRAINING RACE 2 plus the HOT SPOT CAR RACES 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and of course the FINAL RACE. See SAMDPR Web Site for full details. All these races will have US$1, US$2, US£5, US$10, US$20, US$50 & US$100 REGIONAL and US$1, US$2, US$5, US$10, US$20, US$50 & US$100 GLOBAL NOMINATIONS which can be placed on THE SOUTH AFRICAN MILLION DOLLAR Web Site. For HOT SPOT CAR RACES there will also be an optional US$200 Nomination. If you wish to enter any of these NOMINATIONS, you will have to have credit in your ASI Master Account. If you do not have credit then please forward funds to your Race Shipper so that this can be transferred to your Master Account in time to get your NOMINATIONS placed. Please do not leave it to the last minute to transfer funds as the transfer may not go through in time and this could result in your pigeon or pigeons not winning what they should be rewarded with. GOOD LUCK TO ALL CONCERNED AND REGULAR “INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASESâ€, “NEWSLETTERS†AND “UPDATES†WILL BE SENT OUT TO ALL COMPETITORS/ENTRANTS AND SYNDICATE SHAREHOLDERS ON A WEEKLY BASIS BY EMAIL OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. ALSO WEEKLY “PRESS RELEASES†WILL BE SENT OUT TO BOTH OUR TWO PIGEON PUBLICATIONS NAMELY THE “BRITISH HOMING WORLD†AND “â€THE RACING PIGEON†PLUS IT WILL ALSO BE ON MY REGENCY LOFTS WEB SITE www.regencylofts.com FOR ALL TO VIEW. ***SPECIAL NOTICE*** One point that should be pointed out to all competitors and entrants is that only your NUMBER 1 pigeons is “ACTIVATED†(FULLY PAID UP ENTRY) with the other TWO (2) pigeons in each of your “TEAM OF 3†being your RESERVES or BACK-UP PIGEONS. Another point worth mentioning is if you happened to lose your NUMBER 1 PIGEON, your NUMBER 2 PIGEON would replace it FREE OF CHARGE and likewise if you then lost your NUMBER 2 PIGEON, your NUMBER 3 PIGEON would then replace that one FREE OF CHARGE. If you were unlucky enough to lose all your entries of 3 pigeons in any of your “TEAMS†and they had won no “Special Prize Money†in the new HOT SPOT CAR RACES 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 then you are entitled to a FREE ENTRY into the 21st SAMDPR and all you have to pay is the official shipping/export costs to your Country Shipper. This of course represents great value for your money. All pigeons go to every training toss and Saturday and Wednesday races providing they are fit enough but can only compete for any of the allocated PRIZE MONEY or SPECIAL AWARDS in the 5 x HOT SPOT CAR RACES if they are “ACTIVATED†and that means that these must be paid for prior to the HOT SPOT CAR RACE 1, which actually took place on SATURDAY 12th DECEMBER 2015 from 130km (approx. 81 miles). The cost to “ACTIVATE†these “RESERVES or BACK-UP PIGEONS†is US$1,100 (approx. £750) (THIS MAY CHANGE SLIGHTLY DEPENDING ON CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE AT THE TIME OF ACTIVATION) but that will then entitle all these fully paid up pigeons to compete and be eligible to fly for all the extra cash prizes and special awards that amounts to close to US$300,000 (approx. £200,000). The one thing to remember is that once your reserve pigeon or pigeons are fully paid for, if then they get lost and have won no prize money or special awards in the Special Money Races, then you get this money refunded (less about US$15 (£10) for bank charges) or you can have it added to your ASI account, which can then be used to purchase another pigeon at a later date and be entered into the Final Race under your name or syndicate or even under another name of your choice. So as you can see it is “BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY†and pay for them early, after all you have nothing to lose. The race entry fee for The 19th SAMDPR was actually increased by US$100, up to US$1,100. However, all cash refunds will be at US$1,000 per paid pigeon, which will give the race organiser US$100 per pigeon towards the feeding, training and quarantine costs. HOW MANY OTHER RACES IN THE WORLD OFFER THIS SORT OF OPTION TO COMPETITORS AND ENTRANTS? ***WHAT CAN BE WON DURING THIS 2015/16 RACE SERIES*** Prizes and awards now add up to a staggering US$1.8 Million American Dollars £1.2 Million Pounds) and these include 5 x Brand New Motor Cars, 1 for each of the 5 x Car Races, 95 x US$1,100 Hot Spot Cash Prizes (it should be noted that the Motor Car Winner does not receive a US$1,100 Cash Prize), split into 19 x US$1,100 Cash Prizes for each of the 5 x Car Race Hot Spots, a US$5,000 Car Race Hot Spot Ace Pigeon Award for the best pigeon in these 5 races, 5 x US$5,000 Country Cash Prizes on the Car Race Hot Spot 5, plus numerous other US$1,000 Cash Prizes, these prizes are for the first pigeon from each country in the result, the first five different countries take the US$5,000 prizes, then after that US$1,000 prizes. A Two Bird Average Competition and a US$2,000 Cash Prize in each of the 5 x Car Race Hot Spots, A Three Bird Average Competition and a US$3,000 Cash Prize in each of the 5 x Car Race Hot Spots, The South African Million Dollar Ace Pigeon Award carries US$17,500 in Prize Money, split into three cash prizes with 1st US$10,000, 2nd US$5,000 and 3rd US$2,500 Cash Prizes for the 3 pigeons with the best overall average in all the Official Training Races over 50km (31 miles) and 5 x Car Race Hot Spots and the Final Race. There will also be a Knockout Winner Competition and US$25,000 Prize Money, which starts on the Car Race Hot Spot 2 and the winner is the first one to be clocked in the “FINAL RACE†(over the past few years there has been around 40/60 pigeons still left in this competition). Then in the “FINAL RACE†on the 6th February 2016 there are also 10 magnificent platinum pendants to be won worth well over US$1,000 each and now over US$1 Million American Dollars in Prize Money and 300 cash prizes being on offer. THE ZANDY MEYER MEMORIAL RACE & US$1,000 (approx. £645) NOMINATION will also take place on the “FINAL RACE†and the winning will be A BRAND NEW MERCEDES BENZ SLK 555 MOTOR CAR, worth a staggering US$85,000 (approx. £55,000). (ONLY “ACTIVATED†PIGEONS ARE ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE FOR ANY OF THESE SPECIAL CASH PRIZES OR AWARDS). This new competition was very well supported in its first year and had over 160 entries and was so successful that it also paid out a staggering 2nd prize of US$54,000 cash. Do not miss this fantastic opportunity to win a fabulous new car. The 19th SAMDPR attracted about 140 entries and two staggering prizes were once again won by two worthy winners. PRIZE MONEY ALLOCATED TO THE 20th SOUTH AFRICAN MILLION DOLLAR FINAL RACE, “PLATINUM EDITION†ON SATURDAY 6th FEBRUARY 2016 IS NOW AS FOLLOWS:- 1st US$150,000 (approx. £93,750), 2nd US$100,000 (approx. £62,500), 3rd US$75,000 (approx. £46,875), 4th US$50,000 (approx. £31,250), 5th US$40,000 (approx. £25,000), 6th US$25,000 (£15,625), 7th US$17,500 (£10,938), 8th US$15,000 (£9,375, 9th US$12,500 (£7,813), 10th US$15,000 (approx. £10,000), 11th/15th US$7,500 each (approx. £4,688), 16th/20th US$5,000 each (approx. £3,125), 21st/30th US$4,000 each (approx. £2,500), 31st/40th US$3,500 each (approx. £2,188), 41st/50th US$3,000 each (approx. £1,875), 51st/70th US$2,000 each (£1,250), 71st/100th US$1,750 each (£1,094), 101st/150th US$1,500 each (£938), 151st/200th US$1,250 each (£782) and then 201st/300th US$1,100 each (£688). (Subject to terms and conditions of entry). The actual cash prizes stated above represent exchange rates at the current time and may of course change at the time of each race depending what the currency exchange rate is on the actual race day. Also for this “SPECIAL PLATINUM EDITION†to celebrate 20 years of this great race AIR SPORT INTERNATIONALE (THE PRESENTERS) will give 10 PLATINUM MEDALS to the first ten ACTIVATED PIGEONS clocked in THE FINAL RACE. It is worth mentioning that six brand new cars have been won by fanciers representing the United Kingdom Team in the last seven years, Richard Elliott and Chris Gordon both won new cars during the 2005/6 race series and Paul & Dave McCarthy won one a new car during the 2006/7 series. During the 2011/12 race series fanciers from the UK won a staggering 3 x brand new cars and these were Nev & Angi Evans & Steve Cuthbert, Robert & Peter Montila and then Phil Bond. This in itself was an outstanding team performance. No other country has ever won three cars on the trot. The Irish fancier named John Nash also won a brand new car in the 2008/9 race series. I am hopeful that somebody from the United Kingdom or Ireland will also win one or maybe more brand new cars during the 2015/16 race series. GOOD LUCK TO ALL COMPETITORS. I would also just like to notify fanciers that my weekly “INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASEâ€, “NEWSLETTERS†and “UPDATES†can now also be seen on the following pigeon web sites:- www.regencylofts.com www.iprr.co.uk www.elimarpigeons.com www.pigeonportal.com www.pigeonglobe.co.uk www.cyberpigeon.co.uk www.pigeonbasics.com www.star-pigeons.com www.pigeonpixels.co.uk www.theloftreport.com www.oneloftracing.com www.hitchcock-pigeons.com www.pigeonbasics.com plus of course they will also be published in the “â€BRITISH HOMING WORLD†and “THE RACING PIGEON†weeklies and other world pigeon publications for all to see, read and enjoy. The race date for THE 21st SOUTH AFRICAN MILLION DOLLAR PIGEON RACE has already been agreed and confirmed by the race organisers as SATURDAY 4th FEBRUARY 2017. I have just been officially notified that once again there will a staggering FIRST PRIZE of US$200,000 (£138,000) and a SECOND PRIZE of US$125,000 (£87,000) and a THIRD PRIZE of US$75,000 (£52,000) and a FOURTH PRIZE of US$50,000 (£35,000), plus 296 other top class prizes on offer for this prestigious International Final Race. The Prize Money allocated in the Final Race will still exceed US$1 Million US Dollars (£690,000) Pounds Sterling. If you want details please contact Paul Smith who will be only too pleased to forward you on a full list of all the Prize Money on offer. If anybody is intending to travel out to South Africa to watch the race and they need tickets for any of the functions, these tickets need to be pre-booked before travelling because final numbers have to be given to the caterers well before your arrival. So please do not leave this booking until you arrive as this will be too late to do anything about it. If you are interested in participating or acting a Country Race Team Shipper/Co-ordinator, then please contact me as soon as possible on 01279-812005 or my mobile 07860-568216 or SMS or email on reglofts@aol.com and I will give you all the information you require. My two proposed shipping dates for THE 21st SAMDPR will take about the middle of MAY 2016 and then the second one should be around the middle of JUNE 2016. Of course these two dates will be confirmed nearer the time. I strongly recommend that you try to ship your race entries on the 1st shipping date as this then gives these pigeons much more time to settle into the race lofts. If you have any questions about any aspect of THE SOUTH AFRICAN MILLION DOLLAR PIGEON RACE, then please contact me as soon as possible on 01279-812005 or my mobile 07860-568216 or by SMS or email at reglofts@aol.com and I will do my best to answer any of your questions or queries about this great race. These “INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASES†do take a lot of my time to prepare and I try to get as much into them as possible as I know fanciers and entrants like to know what is happening, unfortunately some time, some information will not be to hand when the print deadline is reached so can’t be included in that report. I can only apologise if I leave something out but I can assure everybody that I do my best to get as much information as possible to put into each of these international reports. IF ANY PIGEON FANCIER IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR IN FACT ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE MY WEEKLY “INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASESâ€, “NEWSLETTERS†AND “UPDATES†BY EMAIL, THEN ALL THEY HAVE TO DO IS EMAIL ME THEIR ACTUAL EMAIL ADDRESS I WILL PUT THEM ON MY EMAIL DATABASE AND I WILL THEN FORWARD THEM ALL THE INFORMATION BY EMAIL ON A REGULAR BASIS. BEST OF LUCK TO ALL PIGEON FANCIERS, SYNDICATES AND ENTRANTS DURING THE 2015/16 RACE SERIES. Paul Smith. United Kingdom Race Team Co-ordinator/Shipper & International Race Co-ordinator for The 20th South African Million Dollar, “Platinum Edition†(The Greatest & Biggest One Loft Pigeon Race In The World Today! and also The Race With The Proven Track Record), which is due to be held at the Montecasino Complex, Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday 6th February 2016. Regency Lofts Limited, 2, Highmead, off Coltsfield, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex. CM24 8LJ. England. Telephone/Facsimile:- 01279-812005 (Int. Code:- +44-1279-812005). Mobile:- 07860-568216. Email Address:- reglofts@aol.com Skype Address:- talbot7944 Regency Lofts Web Site Address:- www.regencylofts.com The South African Million Dollar Pigeon Race Web Site Address:- www.samdpr.com

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