Combination Van Rooij - Tull en t Waal achieves 1. and 2. National Grand Prix Melun against 6,340 pigeons with strong Eijerkamp influence
One of the rising stars in recent years within the Dutch pigeon racing sport is the Van Rooij Combination from Tull en ‘t Waal, a small village near Houten in the province of Utrecht. Here, the Combination, consisting of father Peter and his two sons, has been performing exceptionally well, resulting in numerous victories at the NPO, Provincial, and regional levels over the past decades, particularly in their specialty, the Short Distance and Middle-Distance races. Now, they have finally achieved their first National Grand Prix victory with their pigeon "Rocket Salvador", who certainly lives up to his name. This champion landed like a rocket on the perch, winning 1. National Melun (411 km) against 6,340 pigeons in Section 7. He clinched the Grand Prix race with a 26-second lead over the second pigeon, a yearling cock named "Joshua", who is also a loftmate of "Rocket Salvador" and both blessed with superb Eijerkamp genes as well.
NL22-8300806 "Rocket Salvador", 1. National Melun against 6,340 pigeons
This exceptional bird has now secured his second major victory of the season. Four weeks ago, he won 1. Pont St. Maxence against 2,178 pigeons, and two weeks ago, he won 2. Melun against 1,326 pigeons, missing first place by just 8 seconds. Now, he has achieved a brilliant victory as a 2-year-old cock, who also boasts an impressive pedigree. His father, "Salvador", won 10 times in the Provincial Top 100 and is a cross between the best lines of the Van Wanrooij Combination and the Braad-De Joode lines. The mother of "Rocket Salvador" is a granddaughter of "Raymond" NL16-1253633NL16-1253633, the top breeder and patriarch of the loft. "Raymond" was bought directly through the Eijerkamp website and is the son of the super crack Damien"Damien" when paired with "Mimi", a daughter of Rossi"Rossi" x Karen"Karen".
Key achievements of "Rocket Salvador" NL22-8300806 at a glance:
- 1. National Melun (411 km) against 6,340 pigeons
- 2. Prov. Pont St. Maxence (350 km) against 9,238 pigeons (1. against 2,178 pigeons)
- 2. Melun (411 km) against 1,326 pigeons
- 6. Lennik (111 km) against 2,260 pigeons
- 15. Prov. Pont St. Maxence (350 km) against 12,265 pigeons
NL23-9166550 2. National Melun against 6,340 pigeons
Just 28 seconds after "Rocket Salvador", this blue yearling cock was clocked, demonstrating that he too is made of top-notch quality. His father is "Valentino", directly from Dolf and Ruud Bakker from Zoelen and who is a grandson of their supercrack Valitas"Valitas", while his mother, "Marieke" NL21-1669206NL21-1669206, is a direct H. and E.J. Eijerkamp from "Paco Junior" paired with "Lucifer", a late bred 2020 hen from Special Kaïn"Special Kaïn" X top hen Aberdeen"Aberdeen", who herself won 4. National Fay aux Loges against 14,036 pigeons. Special Kaïn"Special Kaïn" is one of the best Janssen x Van Loon breeders at the Eijerkamp lofts, being the father, grandfather, and great-grandfather of many top pigeons and winners.
"Paco Junior" is a son of "Paco" X "Adora", two top birds from Gerard Koopman's loft, and "Paco Junior" has also proven himself as a breeder in Brummen, being the father and grandfather of several good pigeons and winners.
Ultimately, the Van Rooij Combination achieved an excellent result in the Grand Prix flight from Melun, winning 1., 2., 6., 18., 43., and 86. National, with 36 out of their 50 pigeons in the prizes.
"Elizabeth", NL21-1025447, 5. Provincial Niergnies against 6,139 pigeons
One of the top performers in recent seasons is "Elizabeth", who was a.o. 5. Provincial Ace Pigeon in the Middle Distance in Section 7 in the 2023 season. Last week, she again won 5. Provincial Niergnies against 6,139 pigeons, adding to her earlier achievement of 2. Provincial Niergnies against 6,619 pigeons. "Elizabeth" is a daughter of "Raymond", NL16-1253633NL16-1253633, who is a son of Damien"Damien" X "Mimi." Damien"Damien" was 1st Provincial Ace Pigeon in the Middle Distance at the Eijerkamp lofts, and his son "Raymond" is now proving that these golden Heremans-Ceusters genes also bring success and victories to the Van Rooij Combination. Mother to "Elizabeth is Karen"Karen" a direct Koopman hen introduced by Jeroen.
