pigeon racingadj. and n.(a) adj. that races pigeons;(b) n. a sport in which homing pigeons are released at a distance from their homes, the winner being the first recorded returning to its loft.
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pigeon flying1827
pigeon racing1872
1872 Ohio Democrat (New Philadelphia, Ohio) 5 Jan. He anticipated orders from famous pigeon racing stock in Europe, where famous flyers are appreciated.
1926 ‘Squills’ (title) Secrets of long-distance pigeon racing.
1996 Independent 1 Apr. 9/8Pigeon racing is an obsessional hobby.