europa birds are set to go sun

[paul1]

just out of interest what sort of percentage of birds get lost in these one loft races, under good weather conditions?

[ch pied]

just out of interest what sort of percentage of birds get lost in these one loft races, under good weather conditions?

europa started with 2,200  , the last race 1,200 , but  as a rule of thumb i would guess 75% are lost

 

[Guest tom123]

well, i have read all the comments on here

and yes there is a plenty of drink food and all that on the day thats part and parcel of one loft races

but i must stress that the most dissapointed pair on sun evening was the main man himself dereck nicholes and his side kick russel wot they would have done to have seen a pigeon hit the roof that i night i dont no

but what we all must realise how many of us can go into their lofts now and say they have flown all the young bird races to date  and can count 25 % remaining

federation convoyers / race controllers can lose 50 % of their convoy on one race and have the chance to clear themselves the following week by having a good race

in the one loft race they only had one shot at it ok it was disapointing not to see any birds home but the field was full on the monday morning with fanciers awaiting arrivals

and i bet they will be back next year too

[ALF]

well, i have read all the comments on here

and yes there is a plenty of drink food and all that on the day thats part and parcel of one loft races

but i must stress that the most dissapointed pair on sun evening was the main man himself dereck nicholes and his side kick russel wot they would have done to have seen a pigeon hit the roof that i night i dont no

but what we all must realise how many of us can go into their lofts now and say they have flown all the young bird races to date  and can count 25 % remaining

federation convoyers / race controllers can lose 50 % of their convoy on one race and have the chance to clear themselves the following week by having a good race

in the one loft race they only had one shot at it ok it was disapointing not to see any birds home but the field was full on the monday morning with fanciers awaiting arrivals

and i bet they will be back next year too

 

At the end of the day the birds should never have been liberated on sunday morning FULL STOP!!!

[Guest Vic]

Why are they stamped with Europea in the first place? We all know that 1 loft races are exploiting the game ALONG with many unfortunate pigeon flyers. But to leave it open to fiddle is another story. So why stamp them with EUROPEA. Is it not for the after race profits, that they MUST depend on? for their Rolex watchers etc. lol.  

[Guest milkyal]

 

At the end of the day the birds should never have been liberated on sunday morning FULL STOP!!!

 

Cant agree more.

[Guest 67ghirl]

well, i have read all the comments on here

and yes there is a plenty of drink food and all that on the day thats part and parcel of one loft races

but i must stress that the most dissapointed pair on sun evening was the main man himself dereck nicholes and his side kick russel wot they would have done to have seen a pigeon hit the roof that i night i dont no

but what we all must realise how many of us can go into their lofts now and say they have flown all the young bird races to date  and can count 25 % remaining

federation convoyers / race controllers can lose 50 % of their convoy on one race and have the chance to clear themselves the following week by having a good race

in the one loft race they only had one shot at it ok it was disapointing not to see any birds home but the field was full on the monday morning with fanciers awaiting arrivals

and i bet they will be back next year too

 

Correct me if I am wrong but according to reports (i can only go by what I read on here) but it's only looking at around 2% remaining at the moment from this race only. Not including those lost in the run up!

[Guest Vic]

As with most one loft  races, some birds do not "Gel" on being removed from their previous cosy environments, and are losers before they get there. This is most probably the reason , why so many ybs are lost by being evacuated, at such a tender age. ybs today, remind me of society today, and the young kids. Grown up too quick! It is then, when we expect trouble. .  They have not got their brains sorted.      

[Guest bigda]

:Dthe one loft race have they decided the outcome

is it declared void or not,  as i have heared there are some not to happy  about  the lib.   :X

[Guest malonebros]

the race has now been closed at 220yds according to rpra rules.

the remaining £12,600 from the remaining 52 cash prizes will be decided upon in a meeting of the commitee soon.

[Guest chrisss]

the race has now been closed at 220yds according to rpra rules.

the remaining £12,600 from the remaining 52 cash prizes will be decided upon in a meeting of the commitee soon.

 

how many made it back before close?

[Guest malonebros]

hi chrisss

48 mate

[Guest chrisss]

hi chrisss

48 mate

 

christ did any of yours make it?

[tarzan]

  

Position  Fancier Name  Ring Number  Arrival Time      

1  1 TWO REMEMBER  GB 08 N 29896 a2  10:44:33.05          

2  NABEEL ALBAKER  GB 08 N 24023  11:08:57.45          

3  J S L SECURITY  GB 08 N 42997 e1  12:49:03.40          

4  PERT RED RYE  GB 08 N 46702 a3  12:51:33.80          

5  DARLO DREAMERS  GB 08 D 02401 a2  12:53:46.55          

6  P D FLYERS  GB 08 A 21606 a3  13:00:57.35          

7  NEW LOTHIAN SYND  SU 08 P 2032 a3  13:10:37.65          

8  BRANESCU GERONIMO  RO 08 1110010 a2  13:16:08.40          

9  DURHAM CHAIN GANG  GB 08 L 45219 a2  13:19:59.70          

10  WWW.VEGASCLASSIC.COM  BELG 08 6217282 a3  14:39:10.60          

11  HILLTOP LOFTS  WHU 08 T 01385 f3  14:42:31.25          

12  DYSERTH LOFTS UK  WHU 08 D 05501 a1  14:46:11.00          

13  HOWELLS / THOMAS  WHU 08 S 08387 a3  14:55:37.25          

14  LAYBOURN & MARSHALL  NEHU 08 CON 3261 a3  14:55:41.50          

15  P T DOBIE  GB 08 D 34820 b2  14:57:33.85          

16  TYNANT TIGERS  WHU 08 T 00321 c2  14:59:18.80          

17  SHIELAS WHEELS  GB 08 L 45120 g3  15:36:49.00      

18  FLYING SPARKY  SU 08 AB 661 a1  15:45:25.45      

19  NIKKIES GIRL RPRA  GB 08 N 38611 a1  15:47:22.45      

20  NANCY  GB 08 N 24006 b1  16:17:40.10      

21  SINCO 666  SU 08 AB 1607 a1  16:28:31.00      

22  LYLE  GB 08 N 23882  16:48:56.75      

23  CHESHUNT BOYS  GB 08 N 23876  17:08:36.10      

24  WIRSL LOFT SYND  GB 08 A 42981 i3  17:17:00.10      

25  GAULD & MORRISON  SU 08 NW 4326 c3  17:17:35.00      

26  ALEXANDRA LOFTS  WHU 08 T 00205 a3  17:23:58.80      

27  HUGHES & MATTHEWS  WHU 08 D 11103 a1  18:25:29.40      

28  STOKEYS ROCKETS  GB 08 Z 58039 a3  18:49:06.65      

29  NO PROBLEM 2  GB 08 T 31905  19:03:02.95      

30  DEAN PALLATT  GB 08 E 23113 c3  09:22:31.65      

31  MIKE COONEY  BELG 08 6217284 d2  09:22:45.15      

32  MARZEL LOFTS  WHU 08 C 04089 f1  09:58:30.75      

33  NORMAL LOFTS  SU 08 CA 3504 a3  10:49:13.80      

34  PHIL BOND  GB 08 N 30826 a2  10:53:52.95      

35  NICOLAESCU & ADI  RO 08 1101081 a1  11:06:10.55      

36  TIM CHRISTMAS & ZA  GB 08 C 97621 h1  11:06:14.40      

37  WESTBURY  BELG 08 3179725  12:53:49.15      

38  NO JOKE FLYERS  GB 08 N 23869  14:09:31.60      

39  HILLTOP LOFTS  WHU 08 T 01389 f2  14:15:00.60      

40  STOCKSBRIDGE LOFTS 2  GB 08 E 03920 h2  16:40:04.50      

41  WHITTON REJECTS  GB 08 F 06163 a3  17:22:27.80      

42  ALVO BOYS  GB 08 Z 42452 a2  18:31:27.60      

43  WALL BROS  IHU 08 S 3501 a1  07:22:48.00      

44  MAHLE MAN  SU 08 AV 1300 a1  07:49:02.20      

45  MISS B CUNNINGHAM  SU 08 CA 614 a2  09:43:07.80      

46  RICHIE ELLIOTT  GB 08 A 42856 a3  09:50:24.80      

47  KIRWAN & LUCAS  IHU 08 S 124688 b3  11:15:11.95      

48  TOP BRASS  GB 08 S 67926 a2  12:21:13.40      

[Guest malonebros]

no mate :'( im not happy but then again i wont be the only one

[paul1]

what were the prizes apart from the 30k first, have all the finishers got something?

[tarzan]

the race has now been closed at 220yds according to rpra rules.

the remaining £12,600 from the remaining 52 cash prizes will be decided upon in a meeting of the commitee soon.

 

 

do not any prize monies won ,not go too europa

[ChrisMaidment08]

the race has now been closed at 220yds according to rpra rules.

the remaining £12,600 from the remaining 52 cash prizes will be decided upon in a meeting of the commitee soon.

 

what commitee ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :'(

[ALF]

 

 

do not any prize monies won ,not go too europa

 

I think they would have a cheek keeping money like that from the race after the fiasco it's turned into : : : :

[ChrisMaidment08]

so at close of race still1200 odd birds out there

[ChrisMaidment08]

welll they can forget yearling race but bet they will buy in and offer them instead

[Jeremy]

On there Website its says that the race is now closed prize money not won will roll over to next year for a Special Prize!!! :X

[Guest milkyal]

On there Website its says that the race is now closed prize money not won will roll over to next year for a Special Prize!!! :X

 

you got the website address

[Guest bigda]

On there Website its says that the race is now closed prize money not won will roll over to next year for a Special Prize!!! :X

 

what!    for the longest, on the wing

[Jeremy]

www.europaclassic.co.uk