
THE WEST MIDLANDS’ PREMIER
ONE LOFT RACE
Quality birds, Serious racing, Lifetime bragging rights
About the Race
Quality Birds.
Serious Racing.
The Mercian Masters One Loft Race. All birds are housed, trained, and liberated from a single, purpose-built loft in West Midlands — ensuring a completely level playing field for every entrant.
From arrival in February through to liberation over the Channel in July, your bird is cared for by our experienced loft manager with professional-grade feed, and health oversight monitored , and progressive training programmes.
Across the Midlands and throughout the UK, the McDonough name is always at the forefront of conversations when it comes to pigeons, performances and racing at the highest level.
With Shaun already racing from his own address managing the new The Mercian Masters One Loft Race would have proved too difficult. So, Shaun’s son Callum has stepped forward as Loft Manager.
Callum is a forth-generation pigeon flyer, with years of knowledge and experience passed down from both his Dad and his Grandad. That knowledge, combined with his own passion and ambition, makes him the perfect person to take on the role.
Shaun and his grandad Tony will also be on hand throughout to advise and assist with loft management, health, training and racing.
Proper pigeon men looking after a proper pigeon race.

HOW TO ENTER
Entry Information & Fees
Entry Requirements
→ Payment accepted: BACS / cheque / card
→ Birds must be 2027 rung
→ Ring numbers must be confirmed at basket
→ Minimum age: 30-40 days
→ Vaccination certificate required on entry
→ birds must be Vaccinated 14 days before entry .
Entry Requirements
→ Maximum 5 birds per fancier
→ Birds must be RPRA/AU/NPA registered
→ Payment accepted: BACS / cheque / card
→ Minimum age: bred in 2027 season
→ RPRA ring numbers must be confirmed at basket
→ Veterinary health certificate required
KEY DATES
2027 Race Schedule
all race dates and lib points are subject to weather/birds health and site availability

8 Jul 2027
Training Race 1
Cheltenham/Stroud

15 Jul 2027
Training Race 2
Bath

28 Jul 2027
Training Race 3
Bath

29 Jul 2027
Hot-Spot 1
Frome

5 Aug 2027
Hot-Spot 2
Wincanton

12 Aug 2027
Hot-Spot 3
Dorchester

19-21 Aug 2027
Semi-Final
Portland

29 Aug 2027
Final
Vire/Coutances/Lessay/Picauville/Fougeres
LIVE STANDINGS
2027 Race Results
PRIZE STRUCTURE
Over £50,000 in Prizes

TBD
+ Trophy

TBD
+ Trophy

TBD
+ Trophy

TBD
each

Diploma
11th–50th
Certificate of merit
Additional pooling options available · Pools close at basketing · 70% return on all pool entries
OUR SPONSORS
SUPPORTING THE RACE
Gold Partners





Silver Partners

Live Tracking Technology

Loft Construction Partner

+ Become a Silver Sponsor
Bronze Partners

Midland Pigeon Supplies

Avia-Fly

The Racing Pigeon

+ Become a Bronze Sponsor
Contact the Race Team
Race Secretary
TBD
Loft Location
Presswood Stables,Presswood,Sourbridge,DY7 5AJ
Callum 07923 802627 or Dan 07467 380103
Telephone
Get In Touch
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© 2027 The Mercian Masters One Loft Race · Affiliated to the Royal Pigeon Racing Association · Registered in England & Wales


£5,000
+ Trophy
+ 50% breeding rights

£5,000
+ Trophy
+ 50% breeding rights
PRIZE STRUCTURE
Over £10,000 in Prizes

£5,000
+ Trophy
+ 50% breeding rights

£5,000
+ Trophy
+ 50% breeding rights

£5,000
+ Trophy
+ 50% breeding rights





