SAPIR final results
A comprehensive training programme ensured that the pigeons were fit for the demands of the final race, says Thomas Smit.
Meet PE’s champion pigeon racer
Shane Gerber has been racing pigeons for 20 years and is passionate about Tom Locks. Thomas Smit spoke to him.
Eye theory in practice for racing pigeons
Eye theory, or 'eye-sign' theory is one of the most divisive issues amongst the racing pigeon fraternity. Some top fanciers maintain however, that the secret to selecting top racing pigeons lies in the eyes.
Do the eyes have it?
The theory of ‘eye-sign’ is a subject of much controversy in the pigeon racing fraternity.
2016 SAMDPR final results
Thanks to their innate quality and sound training, the pigeons were more than up to the challenge of the final.
SAMDPR Hot Spot winners
Thomas Smit begins his coverage of this legendary event with the fanciers who each won $16 000 (about R250 000) to spend on a brand-new car of his or her choice.
Chatting to pigeon fancier, Theo Mienie
Ace pigeon flier Theo Mienie recently retired from the sport after more than six decades. He spoke to Thomas Smit about the highlights of his career and offered advice to fanciers.
Let’s hear it for the reds!
Some dismiss red pigeons as "hawk feed", others have had great success racing them. Thomas Smit says colour is only skin deep.
Cape Town fanciers 1st and 2nd
Albert Lingenfelder and André Mills have again made their mark, this time in the inaugural Western Cape Classic, says Thomas Smit.
Birdy and her remarkable mates
We’ve written a good deal about the world’s best One-Day Loft racer, but very little has been said about its breeding mates, notes Thomas Smit.
The top 2015 SAPIR results
The Hot Spot series and the final of this invitational have been concluded, enabling a few fortunate fanciers to impress their bank managers,says Thomas Smit.
A touch of Kaasboer class
The recent success of GJT Lofts is largely due to a very special bloodline.
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