The Western Pigeon Federation’s Murray Bridge 350M Series, proudly sponsored by Paul Cammelleri, delivered three weeks of thrilling competition, culminating in a nail-biting finish on 20.09.2025. With fierce rivalry, standout performances, and true sportsmanship, this mini sprint series has brought a fresh wave of excitement to pigeon racing!
🚀 Race Overview
- Liberation Point: Murray Bridge
- Distance: 350 miles (approx. 563 km)
- Series Dates: 06.09, 13.09, 20.09
- Sponsor: Paul Cammelleri – generously offering 2 entries (valued at approx. $2,000) into the Pattaya One Loft Race 2026, where the main race is a challenging 540km!
The winner of the points score earns the honour of entering two of their best birds under the WPF banner, with any prize money split 50:50 between the flyer and the federation.
📊 Top 10 Federation Flyers – Final Points
| Position | Flyer | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOHN FORTI | 24 |
| 2 | PIERRE ANASTASI | 25 |
| 3 | J & M PORTELLI [Michael] | 30 |
| 4 | CACHIA, HOLWELL & CINI | 37 |
| 5 | M & N CIANCIO | 44 |
| 6 | FRANK DePASQUALE | 45 |
| 6 | J & J PULIS | 45 |
| 8 | FROST FAMILY | 50 |
| 9 | BABA’S LOFT [R. Ristevski] | 51 |
| 9 | S & M MIFSUD | 51 |
🎯 Race Commentary
What a finish! John Forti edged out Pierre Anastasi by just one point, securing the coveted series win and the chance to represent WPF in Pattaya. But the real story is the spirit behind the competition, Pierre’s weekly group tossing from Wallace has helped not only his own loft but also competitors like John. That’s true sportsmanship in action!
Here is Pierre on the left and John on the right in front of the tossing unit that’s producing all the champions!
Close behind, Michael Portelli and the consistent team of Christopher Cachia (Cachia, Holwell & Cini) showed all round strength, proving that this series rewards not just speed but strategy and teamwork.
🙌 Sponsor Appreciation
A heartfelt thank you to Paul Cammelleri for creating this exciting 350-mile middle series. His support has added real value to the federation, giving flyers a chance to compete internationally and bringing fresh energy to the sport. This kind of sponsorship is what keeps pigeon racing thriving! Here is Paul proudly showing his 1st Murray Bridge Fed Winner, a 2023 Blue Bar Cock (WPF-23-4301).
🎉 Closing
Congratulations to all our top flyers and every competitor who made this series unforgettable. With strong performances, close finishes, and generous support, the Murray Bridge 350M Series has truly made pigeon racing fun again. Stay tuned for more action, and good luck to John Forti and Paul Cammelleri as they prepare to fly under the WPF banner in Pattaya! 🚀🕊️