A total of 1700 pigeons have already arrived from the race. It was a very tough race, and most OLRs and clubs in the region had low return rates this weekend. The option to postpone was discussed, but given that the conditions were tough but fair, the racing committee decided to proceed with the race. This decision was supported by the fact that this race served as the qualification race, and pigeons had to be activated after completing it. The qualification race will conclude on Friday morning.
The conditions in the Middle East have been challenging lately, with pigeons experiencing a headwind in all races, while in normal conditions the prevailing wind direction in Dubai is a sideways tailwind. The average speed is around 1000m/minute, highlighting the tough conditions.
The pedigrees of the top 10 pigeons winning the qualification race all showcase a rich lineage with strains accustomed to racing in tough conditions. The first pigeons to arrive in the race came from renowned lofts worldwide. A final race report will be sent after the termination of the race.
2. Activation
Article 4.3. All pigeons that return within 102 hours from the time of release will qualify for the races and will be subject to paying the activation fee of USD 200. This activation is mandatory for all qualifying pigeons.
Participants can activate their qualified pigeons by paying 200 USD for each qualified pigeon to the below bank account. Many fanciers have already activated their qualified pigeons. We kindly request fanciers to send proof of payment to qualification@dubaipigeonrace.com or via WhatsApp to the number: +971503184490.
Once the race officially closes, an overview will be sent to all fanciers and their agents. Upon reception, the qualified pigeons will be activated before the start of HotSpot 1 on December 25, 2023. This can take some time seen the big number of pigeons but will be concluded before the start of HotSpot 1.
3. Premium For-Sale Pigeons
Premium for-sale pigeons can be activated on our OLR auction site: arabianpigeonauction.com. The auction will close on December 23, 2023, and the buyer of the pigeon will acquire the rights to participate in the race, the rights to prize money, and a share of the auction price as regulated by the race regulations. The auction price includes activation, transportation, and quarantine costs.
4. For-Sale Pigeons
For-sale pigeons can be activated from Friday onwards by sending an email to forsale@dubaipigeonrace.com with the ring number. The cost for for-sale pigeons is currently 200 USD. The principle of first-come, first-served will be used as stipulated by the regulations.
5. Credit
Credits received can be used to activate a team next season or to buy a for-sale pigeon under the following conditions:
* 5.1. Participants may enter a team with one or more pigeons, comprising one (1) active pigeon and up to three (3) reserve pigeons for each team (see entry & payment form). Participants can send fewer or no reserve pigeons as part of a team, but only those entering three reserve pigeons will be eligible to receive credit. Credits can be received by sending a mail to to qualification@dubaipigeonrace.com or via WhatsApp to the number: +971503184490.
6. Timing
Some fanciers noticed a delay in the timing. This is a software problem that will be resolved as soon as the race finishes.
7. Questions
Questions can be sent to info@dubaipigeonrace.com or to +971503184490. For all questions regarding the system, the following email can be used: benzing@dubaipigeonrace.com. One of our dedicated team members will reply to all questions or issues.
Bank account:
Bank: NBD Emirates / Branch: Al Qusais branch – Dubai
Iban: AE560260001025480814004 / SWIFT/BIC: EBILAEAD
Purpose code: Compensation COP /REF/ / Street: Damascus St, Near Dubai Grand Hotel,
Area: Al Qusais / Postcode: 0000 / Phone: + 971 600540000
City: Dubai Country: United Arab Emirates
