Last weekend saw the Saltash pigeons racing from Fareham. In excellent flying conditions the birds were released at 10:30 in a light SE wind and an excellent race ensued.

Winning the race, a two year old Blue Hen owned by Messrs T Pollard and Son. This pigeon also won last weeks race, the pigeon covered the 138 mile journey in 2:49:07, recording an average velocity of 1437.0 yards per minute, just over 48 mph. Five members sent 81 members and returns were good.

Result - T Pollard, 1437.0; Mugridge and Woolley, 1425.0; Jewitt Partners, 1421.7; Mugridge and Woolley, 1420.7; T Pollard and Son, 1420.2; Mugridge and Woolley, 1419.7 and 1403.9; T Pollard, 1389.4; Mr and Mrs D May 1316.3; W and L Jefford, 1282.2

Prize Fund Cocks - 1, 5 - Jewitt Partners; 2, 4 - T Pollard and Son; 3 - Mugridge and Woolley.

Single Nom - Mugridge and Woolley.

Prize Fund Hens - 1 - T Pollard and Son; 2, 3, 4, 5 - Mugridge and Woolley. Single Nom - T Pollard and Son. Next week's race is from Littlehampton.