LONGSTANDING pigeon breeder Trevor Grillett has been racing his birds for almost 60 years, with his pigeons soon to be competing internationally in Pattaya, Thailand, where a $300,000 first prize is on offer this summer.

Mr Grillett is currently breeding pigeons as the peak of racing season has ended for the year.

He has around 200 pigeons in enclosures in his backyard, and said the young birds ...