one loft races

[pigeonforce]

Have been talking to a fancier about one loft races today and we both had different views on various matters , was just wondering what members views are on here

[Guest the gers]

I had four in the north coast classic. I done alright right in it had lots of fun and meet more pigeon man. will enter it again nexted year

[Guest devonred]

Entered 3 into the Somerset 1 loft race, Fantastic setup birds very well looked after and had great days out will defo enter again next year

[pigeonforce]

We entered the europa this year only with 1 bird , and had a great time even if we did come 242 lol

[blaz]

entered 2 in r.p.r.a one loft race this year. was a bit miffed that the final race was a BLOW HOME.it wont stop me sending one or two next year. i would have preferred the birds to race with the wind on their nose . not so many birds would have made it home on the day . we send some of the best birds we can breed . so i think a bit harder race in the final would have been better . all said and done well done the winner.

[thomasd]

we entered scottish classic came 11th bird being auctioned this  sunday

[Taylorsloft]

I've got 2 entered for the kingslea one loft race in 2010 1 for the schools and one for the Phoebe appeal  ;

[Ian McKay]

I've got 2 entered for the kingslea one loft race in 2010 1 for the schools and one for the Phoebe appeal  ;

 

Well done Steve ;)

[Chris Little]

Entered them in the past and will enter again in the future.

 

The best one was in 2000, it was run by Nigel Cowood, our bird flew well flying Picauville twice in 8 days, got him back and in the breeding loft he went

 

Couple of downsides I see with them is people that advertise their birds with performances like 3rd Hot Spot, 5th Hot Spot etc, these are just training tosses..... secondly, would like to see a race from over the channel again

[davieboy]

Entered them in the past and will enter again in the future.

 

The best one was in 2000, it was run by Nigel Cowood, our bird flew well flying Picauville twice in 8 days, got him back and in the breeding loft he went

 

Couple of downsides I see with them is people that advertise their birds with performances like 3rd Hot Spot, 5th Hot Spot etc, these are just training tosses..... secondly, would like to see a race from over the channel again

 

what about 1st hot spot chris had a few of them south westone loft might be having 2 across water next year so i hear

[harky]

 

what about 1st hot spot chris had a few of them south westone loft might be having 2 across water next year so i hear

 

Good , thats got to be the best run one loft race in Britain with info on your pigeons from the day you enter them to the last. This year Richie raced the pigeons that he baught at the sale from TOURS  scoring in the open  

[rasbull]

I entered the Europa Classic this year and all 3 made it to the final race! Next year I will be entering the Europa again and also will be entering the South West One Loft race. I think it is a great way of testing your breeding pairs against birds on an equal footing. You are able to judge them in a fair and unbiased way. I also believe in purchasing birds from these races as they have been tried and tested. Some real bargains to be had, as nobody pays the entry fee (£100, £200 etc) and send there worst birds do they? ;-)

[harky]

I entered the Europa Classic this year and all 3 made it to the final race! Next year I will be entering the Europa again and also will be entering the South West One Loft race. I think it is a great way of testing your breeding pairs against birds on an equal footing. You are able to judge them in a fair and unbiased way. I also believe in purchasing birds from these races as they have been tried and tested. Some real bargains to be had, as nobody pays the entry fee (£100, £200 etc) and send there worst birds do they? ;-)

 

Well said Rasbull could not agree with you more :)

[chichichi]

we entered the rpra 1 loft.. well run and you have a chance to put them into the yearling race if still there,, you can then fly against the very best in the country at the channel..

 

best of luck to all

 

ant

[harky]

we entered the rpra 1 loft.. well run and you have a chance to put them into the yearling race if still there,, you can then fly against the very best in the country at the channel..

 

best of luck to all

 

ant

 

Noy had the best of experiences here , lost near 400 in a fly away and still no news if any had been reported

[pigeonforce]

Thank you everyone for the posts , please keep going

[Guest shadow]

If I still had birds that is all I would concentrate, on had my fill of club racing over the years

[boxer]

I THINK THERE GOOD CAUSE YOUR BIRDS GET TESTED TO THE MAX.MUST SAY EUROPA BIRDS THIS YEAR WERE IN FANTASTIC CONDITION WELDONE DEREK WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYBODY. AND A GREAT DAY OUT FINAL RACE   :)

[sammy]

they should be banned the lot of them they are going to be the death of pigeon racing they think cause they can win ten twenty grand at them then they have good pigeons only money making gimmicks thats all they are  

[frank-123]

why ban them just don't enter Sammy

only ever entered the Edinburgh one loft race which was a disaster i will enter more of these races in the future

would be great to have a race in the winter maybe say Spain or Malta just to give an interest to us Brits in the cold winter month's

[harky]

why ban them just don't enter Sammy

only ever entered the Edinburgh one loft race which was a disaster i will enter more of these races in the future

would be great to have a race in the winter maybe say Spain or Malta just to give an interest to us Brits in the cold winter month's

 

TENERIFE ONE LOFT RACE , THERES STILL TIME TO ENTER IT FRANK

[Guest bigda]

i don't believe in the one loft races as they  do not  give anything back to the sport, the pigeon men,  and the federations and unions should    have autonomy over them ,  and if they were to allow this to happen should be made to  give to the big four unions ,

this is  my opinion on anything to do with  pigeon racing, as i see this as  nothing more than a lucky dip,  and   why should it get all the  hype, i don't think ,as we have fanciers in my own fed fly more birds  in the week to there fed races, as they do in a one loft race and again in bigger birdage,  and you go  of yer rocket, on a bird that has raced to the one shed,  in its own wee world hot spots, or such like,  wake up guys  before you get took right to the  cleaners,  just get your feds to link up  to  have there own  Â£100,000 pound race on the day any day  as long as you have a measurement,  you don't need  sharks to take yer money and yer birds,   pay yer £50 pick a race where you can get a mesurment and away you go every week, you could be  your own trainer  and keep the moneys in our own set ups, give these  city slickers the boot up,.  they deserve  a four country  race going into a final  at the end would be far more promising  opportunity for all feds and union members  just like the nationals pay yer 100 jimmys there   you go one race for all what do you need any other for after all its the money you are affter is it not

[Chris Little]

why ban them just don't enter Sammy

only ever entered the Edinburgh one loft race which was a disaster i will enter more of these races in the future

would be great to have a race in the winter maybe say Spain or Malta just to give an interest to us Brits in the cold winter month's

 

Great minds think alike Frank We intend to enter some of the races in the Canaries in the future to make a holiday out of it too ;)

 

 

[Novice]

I appreciate that some may be run for profit but I don't think they are all in that category.

Despite the fact that it is located in the hawk infested west of Scotland I have been impressed by the organisation of the Scottish Classic One Loft Race and now that my birds are back on track I may support this next season.

Being bred from generations of pigeons racing into this area this race seems a much better bet to me than sending them to a foreign climate.  

[harky]

i don't believe in the one loft races as they  do not  give anything back to the sport, the pigeon men,  and the federations and unions should    have autonomy over them ,  and if they were to allow this to happen should be made to  give to the big four unions ,

this is  my opinion on anything to do with  pigeon racing, as i see this as  nothing more than a lucky dip,  and   why should it get all the  hype, i don't think ,as we have fanciers in my own fed fly more birds  in the week to there fed races, as they do in a one loft race and again in bigger birdage,  and you go  of yer rocket, on a bird that has raced to the one shed,  in its own wee world hot spots, or such like,  wake up guys  before you get took right to the  cleaners,  just get your feds to link up  to  have there own  Â£100,000 pound race on the day any day  as long as you have a measurement,  you don't need  sharks to take yer money and yer birds,   pay yer £50 pick a race where you can get a mesurment and away you go every week, you could be  your own trainer  and keep the moneys in our own set ups, give these  city slickers the boot up,.  they deserve  a four country  race going into a final  at the end would be far more promising  opportunity for all feds and union members  just like the nationals pay yer 100 jimmys there   you go one race for all what do you need any other for after all its the money you are affter is it not

 

WHIT A LOAD A P*** DANNY,   :P