Saturday, May 10th, 2025 – a day to remember in Dutch pigeon racing. From the heart of Region 1711, the spotlight shone brightly on Jarco de Jong, a young, passionate fancier who continues to defy expectations with each passing season. Racing from Pont-Saint-Maxence (339.885 km), Jarco delivered an awe-inspiring performance: 1st prize overall and an incredible 27 prizes out of just 35 pigeons entered!
☀️ Ideal Conditions, Exceptional Performance
At 08:00 sharp, under a radiant sky with a soft eastern breeze, 10,150 pigeons took to the air for what promised to be a fast and competitive race. Temperatures ranged between 20–23°C — perfect conditions for a top-tier performance.
And who rose to the occasion? None other than Jarco de Jong — a fancier whose results speak as loudly as his love for the sport.
🔥 First In, and Many to Follow
At 12:21:15, Jarco’s first pigeon arrived like a bullet, clocking 1300.995 meters per minute — securing:
- 🥇 1st Prize Overall
- 💯 1000 Provincial Points
And then… the birds kept coming. Fast and consistent.
✅ 27 prizes from 35 entries
That’s a jaw-dropping 77.1% prize rate, in a field of over 10,000 pigeons — a true masterclass in preparation and pigeon quality.
🧠 Who is Jarco de Jong?
Jarco isn’t just a top fancier — he’s a rising star in the sport. Still young, hyper-enthusiastic, and already incredibly successful, Jarco is fast becoming a role model for the next generation of pigeon racers.
He’s not afraid to push boundaries, thinks long-term, and carries a contagious energy that inspires everyone around him. Whether at the club or on social media, Jarco is a true ambassador for pigeon sport — modern, motivated, and deeply passionate.
📊 Pont-Saint-Maxence 2025 – At a Glance
📍 Distance: 339.885 km
🕗 Liberation: 08:00
🐦 Total pigeons in race: 10,150
🕒 Jarco’s first arrival: 12:21:15
🚀 Winning speed: 1300.995 m/min
🎯 Jarco’s team: 35 pigeons
🏅 Prizes won: 27
📈 Prize ratio: 77.1%
🏁 Strong Competition – But One Clear Leader
There were many impressive performances in the top 10:
- M. Jansen (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 10th, 20th)
- A.A. Slotboom (6th)
- J.C. Kinneging (7th)
- Comb. van Rooij (8th)
- C.M. van Rouwendaal (9th)
But it was Jarco who took center stage — not only with a winning time but with an entire team that arrived in waves, securing prize after prize.
🏆 From Issoudun to Pont-Saint-Maxence – A Proven Champion
For those who know the name: in 2022, Jarco stunned the nation by claiming 1st and 10th National Issoudun against 15,631 pigeons, with two nestmates. It was a result many would call once-in-a-lifetime — but Jarco proves otherwise.
With this latest triumph, he shows he’s not only consistent — he’s getting better.
🎯 Conclusion From The Pigeon Boss
Jarco de Jong is not just racing — he's redefining success.
To win a race of over 10,000 pigeons is already impressive. But to win 1st place and score 27 prizes out of 35 pigeons entered? That’s the kind of result that commands respect on every level — provincial, national, and beyond.
📍 Young, driven, and passionate — Jarco de Jong is the future of the sport.
And that future? It looks very bright.
Untill the next blog,
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
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