novo10 Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Because I prefer 550 plus so every one in Scotland flys over 500 MLS the way it used to be , even some in East Lothian flew less than 500 MLS for the gold cup last year which is bordering on sprint racing .I will repeat what I say every time this comes up It,s not meant to be easy that is national racing .Theyre was only 1 on the night out reims last year expletive remove surely that tells u it’s not a good race point and the second pigeon was after 10 o’clock 2 nd day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dal2 Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Theyre was only 1 on the night out reims last year expletive remove surely that tells u it’s not a good race point and the second pigeon was after 10 o’clock 2 nd dayHard fly and small convoy. For me it needs to be easier to encourage entries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novo10 Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 Hard fly and small convoy. For me it needs to be easier to encourage entries.You wanting a Carlisle 😂😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dal2 Posted January 13, 2020 Report Share Posted January 13, 2020 You wanting a Carlisle 😂😂😂😂Shap for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Theyre was only 1 on the night out reims last year expletive remove surely that tells u it’s not a good race point and the second pigeon was after 10 o’clock 2 nd dayDel it’s 590 miles to me out of Reims . That’s further than a fair few fly out of long distance race . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Because I prefer 550 plus so every one in Scotland flys over 500 MLS the way it used to be , even some in East Lothian flew less than 500 MLS for the gold cup last year which is bordering on sprint racing .I will repeat what I say every time this comes up It,s not meant to be easy that is national racing .Colin,Your wrong stating everyone flew over 500 miles the way it used to be, Rennes 480 mile to Solway/Gretna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Theyre was only 1 on the night out reims last year expletive remove surely that tells u it’s not a good race point and the second pigeon was after 10 o’clock 2 nd dayAye and the 5th pigeon won best individual performance in Scotland (Ogilvie trophy) when the race winner applied for it timed in a half a day earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrik Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Just had a look at the race programme on the SNFC site and all races have a date except Troyes, can someone enlighten me as to why this is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebus Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Just had a look at the race programme on the SNFC site and all races have a date except Troyes, can someone enlighten me as to why this is?11th July Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.massey Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Aye and the 5th pigeon won best individual performance in Scotland (Ogilvie trophy) when the race winner applied for it timed in a half a day earlier. That’s crazy!! How can that work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastcoaster Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Colin,Your wrong stating everyone flew over 500 miles the way it used to be, Rennes 480 mile to Solway/GretnaWas just pointing out that it should at least be a test for the birds ,but stand corrected .Look how easy a race it was last year lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novo10 Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Aye and the 5th pigeon won best individual performance in Scotland (Ogilvie trophy) when the race winner applied for it timed in a half a day earlier. If your face fits pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleakin Lofts Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 That’s crazy!! How can that work? Perhaps the 5th pigeon had multiple performances and the first pigeon only had the one. Look at the year Walter Boswell's hen went back and placed high up multiple times. What a feat she performed. Don't know the facts or fanciers for this one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossgiel Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Perhaps the 5th pigeon had multiple performances and the first pigeon only had the one. Look at the year Walter Boswell's hen went back and placed high up multiple times. What a feat she performed. Don't know the facts or fanciers for this one though. The Ogilvie trophy is awarded for best INDIVIDUAL performance, not multiple performances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dal2 Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Colin,Your wrong stating everyone flew over 500 miles the way it used to be, Rennes 480 mile to Solway/Gretna485 Rennes tae the Fechan. Far enuff so it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonesyBhoy Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 We were 556 to Rennes from the Compound 555 to Liege from my house, which is roughly about a mile short of the compound So not much difference here other than you get a truer overfly the further east you go 2 excellent GCs in a row with a fair spread of prizes... madness to move it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.massey Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Perhaps the 5th pigeon had multiple performances and the first pigeon only had the one. Look at the year Walter Boswell's hen went back and placed high up multiple times. What a feat she performed. Don't know the facts or fanciers for this one though. Yeah just a one off performance, I’d have thought only bird in on the night from 500 miles to win 1st openBut fair play to them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyleakin Lofts Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 The Ogilvie trophy is awarded for best INDIVIDUAL performance, not multiple performances. Thanks. Thought it might be individual pigeon as opposed to individual loft.In light of this, it seems rather strange. Yeah just a one off performance, I’d have thought only bird in on the night from 500 miles to win 1st openBut fair play to them all Especially in the Gold Cup which is the Blue Ribbon race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Theyre was only 1 on the night out reims last year expletive remove surely that tells u it’s not a good race point and the second pigeon was after 10 o’clock 2 nd dayDel it’s 590 miles to me out of Reims . That’s further than a fair few fly out of long distance race . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted January 14, 2020 Report Share Posted January 14, 2020 Was just pointing out that it should at least be a test for the birds ,but stand corrected .Look how easy a race it was last year lol. Aye your right COLIN it was p*ss easy for me. Don’t know abt the rest though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novo10 Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 Aye your right COLIN it was p*ss easy for me. Don’t know abt the rest though ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜‚😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dal2 Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Race Programme 2020: Huntingdon - Sat 30th May Maidstone - Sat 13th June Gold Cup Race - Reims - Frid 26th June Ypres - Sat 4th July Longest Race - Troyes (?) to be confirmed Roye - Frid 17th July Huntingdon YB - Sat 12th Sep Tough old stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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