Van Vugt-Donckers Triumph with 1st Provincial Vierzon Antwerp against 1,024 Yearlings and Old Pigeons

Lille - Cindy Van Vugt and Dirk Donckers once again confirmed their status as top pigeon fanciers in the national flight from Vierzon last weekend. Their hen, BE22-6127741, set the fastest time of the entire field of participants of 1,024 yearlings and old birds. At national level, the winner finished in 6th place against 5,780 yearlings and old birds.

The impressive performance of this hen is no coincidence. With pedigree on both fathers' and mothers' sides as a great-granddaughter of the legendary "Jackpot," she has a strong genetic base. The influence of the lines of "Little Olympic Blue" and "Superman" can also be found in her pedigree, making her an exceptional pigeon.

Focusing on Speed and Middle Distance flights

Van Vugt-Donckers mainly focus on speed and middle distance flights, with occasional forays into shorter long distance flights. This season, they participated in the provincial flight from Blois and the National flights from Bourges and Vierzon. The hens deployed last weekend were in optimal nesting positions (Bourges: heavy eggs, Vierzon: flat youngsters), which gave them an extra advantage during the flight. This confirmed their winning pigeon by first flying a 170th Nat Bourges to then win the 6th national prize at Vierzon a week later.

Results Bourges 10/08

Provincial 1,404 yearlings
49 (1/1)
Provincial 735 old birds
22-83 (2/2)
National 7,617 yearlings
74 (1/1)
National 5,529 old birds
34-170 (2/2)

Result Vierzon 18/08

Provincial 1,024 yearlings and old birds
1-271-285-348-377-418 (3/6)
National 5,780 yearlings and old birds
6-936-993-1259-1407-1603 (5/6)

Excellent Results in 2024

The winner from Vierzon has already achieved several impressive results this season:
17th out of 1,295 from Quievrain
29th out of 1,606 from Noyon
21st out of 696 from Noyon
89th out of 1,371 from Fax Aux Loges Union
47th out of725 from Bourges (Zone B3)
170th out of 5,529 from Bourges National
1st out of 1,024 from Vierzon Provincial
1st out of 870 from Vierzon Zone B
36th out of 5,780 from Vierzon National

With a prize percentage of 82% for 2024, the Van Vugt-Donckers hen is undoubtedly one of the toppers of the season.

Palmares 2023

The success of this hen is not only limited to 2024. Also in 2023 she achieved excellent results:
6th out of 815 from Quievrain
6th out of 231 from Melun
7th out of 135 from Melun
13th out of 777 from Melun
14th out of 224 from Sermaises
27th out of 729 from Sermaises
53rd out of 1,131 from Sermaises
66th out of 1,068 from Noyon

In total, she achieved a prize percentage of no less than 87.5% in 2023.

A Powerful Start and Continuous Success Series

Upon establishing their loft in 2019, Cindy and Dirk immediately impressed with no fewer than 44 first prizes and six entries for the Golden Pigeon, including the title of 1st successor Golden Pigeon. Their continued success is confirmed by impressive performances in several championships:

Provincial Championships Antwerp 2020
3rd Provincial Champion Speed Old and Yearling
5th Provincial Champion Small Middle-Distance Old and Yearling
1st and 2nd Provincial Ace Pigeon Speed Old and Yearling

Provincial Championships Antwerp 2021
3th Provincial Champion Speed Old and Yearling
11th Provincial Champion Speed Youngsters
4th Provincial Ace Pigeon Speed Old and Yearling

Olympiad Oradea 2020-2021
1st Olympiad pigeon Cat. F
3rd Olympiad pigeon Cat. F

Provincial Championships 2022
1st Provincial Ace Pigeon Speed Old and Yearling
1st Champion Speed Old and Yearling

National Championships 2022
8th National Ace Pigeon Speed Yearling
30th National Ace Pigeon Speed Yearling

National Championships 2023
13rd National Champion Small Middle Distance Old & Yearlings

With their impressive record and continuous performance, Cindy and Dirk prove time and again that their loft is an absolute top in pigeon racing. The whole Herbots team congratulates Cindy and Dirk with these achievements, the future looks very promising for this driven tandem!

Maarten Herbots