On Saturday, June 8th, 2025, the skies above Vivonne were crisp and clear. At exactly 08:00 AM, Section 2 Brabant 2000 released 1,699 pigeons for a demanding 670-kilometer race. And once again, one name towered above the rest:
Gert van den Bogaard from Rijen, who struck hard and fast with his exceptional hen “New Euphoria” (NL.21-2114467).
Her arrival at 16:07:09 and blistering 1,376.25 m/min sealed a victory that wasn’t just dominant — it was a masterclass.
💙 From Family Tradition to Flying Phenomenon
For Gert, pigeon racing is not just a hobby — it’s heritage. Introduced to the sport by his late father Karel van den Bogaard, Gert has been active in the sport since childhood. In 1996, he took the reins solo, combining his full-time job in the metal industry with his burning passion for the pigeons.
Weekends are sacred: “This is where I recharge,” he says. “But make no mistake — I race to win.”
🧬 New Euphoria – A Pedigree that Screams Performance
The winning hen “New Euphoria” is the product of a golden co-breeding between Stultiens van Dongen and G. & S. Verkerk. Her pedigree is elite, her performances elite-r.
Father side – The “De 600” Dynasty
- 🥈 2nd Montluçon 3,762 d.
- 🥉 6th Issoudun 7,219 d.
- 🥉 4th La Souterraine 3,087 d.
- 🖥️ 3x Teletekst in heavy 2018 season
- 🥇 1st Southwest combination (Afdeling 1+2) 3,517 d.
- 🥈 2nd Gouden Crack 2018 (FZN)
- 🏅 8th Gouden Crack 2017
Mother side – The Verkerk Powerlines
- “Johnny English” – 10th Nat Ace Allround, sire of Icarus, Diddl, and Contador
- “Olympic Unbelievable”, “Euphoria”, “Sandra”, “Revenge” – all elite blood flowing through this hen
With this heritage, “New Euphoria” was already making headlines:
- 🥇 1st Melun And (2,976 d.)
- 🥈 2nd Melun And (2,775 d.)
- 4th Niergnies (2,773 d.)
- 4th Châteauroux (348 d.)
And now: 🏆 1st Vivonne 2025 — leading the charge!
📊 Results that Speak Louder Than Words
Gert entered just 9 pigeons, and 7 of them won prizes. His first three landed: 1st – 41st – 43rd overall. A blistering start!
In total:
- ✅ 7/9 prizes
- 🥇 1st Section 2 Brabant 2000
- 🥇 1st Southwest Combination (Afdeling 1 + 2)
- 🏆 Grandmaster title with 825.564 points
These numbers aren’t just good — they’re phenomenal.
🤝 Built on Brotherhood and Love for the Sport
Over the years, Gert’s sport has been enriched by lifelong friendships. The bond with John Stultjens and Rodger Wellens is strong. We’ve shared incredible pigeon moments together.”
Their shared love for the sport, regular visits, and exchanges of quality birds have played a crucial role in Gert’s continued success. “That’s real pigeon sport to me,” he says. “Friendship, loyalty, and sharing the joy of top-class performances.”
✨ Final Thoughts of The Pigeon Boss
What Gert van den Bogaard delivered with New Euphoria is nothing short of excellence in its purest form. A win like this — with a hen bred from the best and raced with care, focus, and love — is what this sport is all about.
This is not just a race result. It’s a statement. A blueprint for how tradition and top genetics can still rule the skies.
New Euphoria is not the end of the story — she’s just the beginning of a new era at the van den Bogaard loft.
Until the next blog,
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
Add comment
Comments