Another victory for daughter Bor and Ireen at Henk Douna
In the first middle-distance race of Afdeling Friesland, Henk Douna demonstrated exactly what he and his pigeons are known for, winning and achieving multiple top positions with an impressive prize percentage. The victory in this race went to one of his best racing hens, "Boreen" (NL23-9099931NL23-9099931). This top hen already made headlines last year with her victory in the National Grand Prix from Châlons-en-Champagne, where she was also the fastest of the entire liberation against more than 30,000 pigeons.
Henk Douna and Hans Eijerkamp enjoying some top pigeons together in Brummen in December 2024
"Boreen" (NL23-9099931NL23-9099931) was bred in Brummen at the Eijerkamp lofts. She is the result of a joint breeding between Bor"Bor" and "Ireen." Her remarkable performances at Douna's loft include:
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1. National Châlons-en-Champagne (471 km) against 9,709 pigeons
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1. Hirson (375 km) against 3,360 pigeons
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4. Rethel (409 km) against 2,656 pigeons
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8. Duffel (244 km) against 8,520 pigeons
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8. Duffel (244 km) against 630 pigeons
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21. Heusden-Zolder (228 km) against 550 pigeons
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51.Arlon (373 km) against 5,912 pigeons
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5. Boxmeer (152 km) against 1,937 pigeons
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59. Heusden-Zolder (228 km) against 7,388 pigeons
"Bor," a legendary breeder at Eijerkamp, had a successful racing career in the lofts of the A&B Leideman Brothers before being acquired by Eijerkamp in 2020. Since then, he has proven to be a world-class breeder, producing multiple winners, ace pigeons, and top performers in both club races and One Loft Races (OLRs).
"Ireen" (NL20-1054798NL20-1054798) was crowned 1. National Ace Pigeon Short-Distance PIPA and 2. National Ace Pigeon Short-Distance NPO in 2022 under Henk Douna. She is a pure Eijerkamp pigeon, with all four grandparents purchased from Eijerkamp in Brummen. Her bloodline features the best of Leo Heremans-Ceusters and a touch of Stefaan Lambrechts. Her father is bred from a grandson of Euro"Euro" paired to a daughter of Lichte Blauwe"Lichte Blauwe". Her mother is from a son of Nieuwe Olympiade"Nieuwe Olympiade" and a daughter of Olympic Vivian"Olympic Vivian".
In addition to the victory, Henk had some more top finishers, including three more direct pigeons that were bred at the Eijerkamp lofts in Brummen
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NL24-8207735NL24-8207735, 9. Hirson against 3,360 pigeons
This hen was bred in Brummen from "Aksel" paired to a daughter of New Euro"New Euro" x "Ireen." "Aksel" is a direct W.A. de Bruijn pigeon and a grandson of the legendary "Murphy’s Law." -
NL24-8045020, 11. Hirson against 3,360 pigeons
An inbred to "Ireen," this pigeon placed third in Friesland and was bred from Ireen’s nest brother paired to a daughter of New Euro"New Euro" x "Ireen." Another fine result from a joint breeding. -
NL24-8207800NL24-8207800, 19. Hirson against 3,360 pigeons
Also a joint breeding born in Brummen, from Herby"Herby" x "Ireen." Herby"Herby" is one of the best breeding cocks from Vetblauwe Jackpot"Vetblauwe Jackpot" and a full brother of Beetle"Beetle". -
NL23-9099987NL23-9099987, 53. Hirson against 3,360 pigeons
Another top finisher directly from Eijerkamp lines. This hen is a daughter of proven breeder "Golddigger," a direct son of "Luka Modric," and her dam Amber"Amber" is a direct Willem de Bruijn pigeon, out of "Olga," the 1st National Ace Pigeon Middle Distance FCI in 2017.
