Patrick Brothers

[retired]

"Racing Pigeons and Patrick Brothers Winning System

 

- A Review By Liam O Comain

 

I have just come through the worst winter, health-wise, of my 68 years on this planet and its not over yet. However when I received news that Steve Patrick of the famous Patrick Brothers partnership had written a book about the brothers time in the sport, their numerous successes, and the system used I was delighted. As joyful as when I encounter the appearance of the first snowdrop of each new year. And when I received from the publishers a copy to review my joy was added to.

 

As the reader may or may not know the brothers are past winners of the National Flying Clubs Kings Cup from Pau by the great Somerset Lad. But this is not a one race phenomenon for as page 18 of the book conveys the awards won by the duo between 1999 and 2000 flying in the NFC races is itself phenomenal. Especially when one takes into consideration that the latter national club has about 5,500 members including the creme de la creme of the British pigeon racing sport.

 

Of course Steve Patrick is known for his writings in the British pigeon media for enlightening and very interesting articles on the sport of all sports. And as I have stated in the past the brothers are pioneers, for since their domicile in Belgium in latter years they have raced very well and that could be an understatement. In fact I am looking forward to the partnership winning the marathon of all marathons namely the Barcelona International. Yes. I am convinced that they have the material and the know-how.

 

This book is one of the few that really offers help to the aspiring pigeoneer especially those who are entering the sport. Equally it is a gold mine of information covering all managerial aspects of the sport for the seasoned fancier.

 

There are chapters of their life in England and the difference between the various distances raced. Diseases are covered and indeed all aspects of successful management. The knowledge pertaining to the long and marathon type of pigeon and the latter management is second to none. Indeed those who have been knocking at the door of success for years and failing to cross its threshold will find this publication of immense help in pursuit of their objective.

 

The book is well illustrated and I highly recommend it to the modern membership of the sport especially those participating at the distances.

 

Liam OComain