Matador Premium Athletic

Complete Sprint & Middle-Distance Racing Feed (60–350 Miles)

Matador Premium Athletic is a complete pigeon racing mix developed for sprint and middle-distance racing from approximately 60 to 350 miles. Carefully balanced for modern racing conditions, this mix provides reliable energy release and helps maintain consistent condition throughout the racing season without the need for overly complicated feeding routines.

£23.00

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Sprint & Middle-Distance Racing Feed

Premium Athletic is suited to lofts competing regularly in sprint and middle-distance racing, where pigeons require usable energy without becoming too heavy before basketing.

The mix is designed for consistent weekly racing and can be used as part of a straightforward feeding routine throughout the season.

Includes Perilla & Milk Thistle Seeds

Perilla seeds are included for their natural oil content and are commonly used within racing diets to help maintain feather condition and overall balance.

Milk thistle seeds are also included and are traditionally used within pigeon feeding programmes to support normal liver function and fat metabolism.

Suitable for:

  • Sprint racing
  • Middle-distance racing
  • Weekly racing programmes
  • Consistent feeding routines

 

Raw Protein14.5%
Digestible Protein7.5%
Raw Fats9.2%
Carbohydrates56.0%
Raw Fibre5.9%
Energy3326 kcal/kg
Omega Ratio3.5 : 1

Premium Athletic is designed for sprint and middle-distance pigeon racing, supporting birds competing from approximately 60 to 350 miles.

Premium Athletic is built around the idea that time on the wing is the key factor in energy demand. It provides a balanced energy supply without the need for additional mixes, making it a complete feeding system.

Yes. It is well suited to sprint racing, where pigeons require readily available energy and consistent condition across frequent races.

Yes. Premium Athletic supports middle-distance racing up to around 350 miles, offering steady energy delivery rather than short bursts.

No. It is designed as a stand-alone racing mix, allowing fanciers to maintain a simple and consistent feeding routine.

Yes. The mix includes Perilla seeds and milk thistle seeds, which are commonly used in modern racing diets to support overall condition and balanced nutrition.

Yes. Its balanced formulation makes it suitable for repeated sprint and middle-distance races throughout the season.

Yes. It can be incorporated into widowhood or natural racing systems as part of a structured feeding programme.

Premium Athletic is designed as a complete sprint–middle distance system feed, while Blitzmix is more specifically tailored towards widowhood sprint racing with system-based pairing.

Yes. It can be used for established racers as well as pigeons stepping up into consistent sprint and middle-distance competition.

48-hour delivery on all orders placed before 2pm, Monday to Friday.

You can specify your preferred location for bag placement.

Please note, deliveries are not available on Saturdays, Sundays, or Bank Holidays.

All our packaging it recyclable and also made from recycled materials.