Superb 5. and 9. NPO Chateaudun (564 km).

22/06/2025

Superb 5. and 9. NPO Chateaudun (564 km).

Strong performance against the odds in Semi-National Châteaudun

The Semi-National race from Châteaudun, with a total of 7,204 pigeons competing, started at 06:40 hrs under an east-southeast wind, conditions far from ideal for the Eijerkamp lofts. With 45 pigeons entered, we knew from the start that the wind would heavily favor lofts in the western part of the sector, making it difficult for us here in the east of Section 8.

When the first pigeons were clocked in the west at an impressive speed of 1,253 m.p.m., we realized that matching that velocity would be nearly impossible for our birds flying from the east. But then, at 12:29 hrs, our first pigeon arrived 'Olympic Jozef Junior', just two minutes behind, once again followed by our star hen 'Hurricane Hannah'. After that, it took over 15 minutes before our next bird appeared, a clear sign that these first two were exceptionally early arrivals.

The local result confirmed it: in our own flying area, we claimed 1 - 2 - 4 - 5 - and 6. positions. At NPO level, we began with 5. and 9. against 3,029 pigeons in Section 8. Nationally, our birds placed 28.and 45. against the full field, results we are truly proud of, given the challenging circumstances.

Our first arrival, 'Olympic Jozef Junior' (NL24-8207440NL24-8207440), is a direct son of Olympic Jozef"Olympic Jozef" x 'Indigo',  a promising young cock who has already built a nice record. But once again, it was 'Hurricane Hannah', NL24-8208193NL24-8208193, daughter of Hurricane Hans"Hurricane Hans"' x 'Beauty Present', who underlined her class. With this outstanding performance, she now leads the provisional 1. National Ace World Best Pigeon of the Netherlands in the Middle Distance category, an extraordinary achievement we cherish deeply.

The head of the parents of 'Olympic Jozef Junior'; 'Olympic Jozef' and 'Indigo'