On Saturday, August 3rd, 726 pigeons from Afdeling 2 were released in Orléans, France, for what turned out to be a spectacular mid-distance race. Liberation took place at 08:00, under excellent weather conditions. Clear skies, good visibility, and a gentle tailwind gave the birds an ideal shot at high speeds.
The fastest bird of the day clocked in at 13:16:11 over a distance of 467.698 km, achieving a stunning speed of 1479.200 m/min. The victory was undeniable – clean, efficient, and dominant.
And the man behind that win? None other than Corne van Rijen from Hoeven.
🌟 All Eyes on the Winner: Corne van Rijen
Corne van Rijen delivered an absolute masterclass in this Orleans race. With 15 pigeons entered and 8 prize cards won, he achieved a sharp 53.3% prize percentage.
But more importantly, he won the 1st prize — and did so with a pigeon that simply flew away from the competition.
His victory bird reached 1479.200 m/min, securing the fastest arrival in the entire race. And Corne didn’t stop there. His second and third arrivals landed on spot 33 and 39, followed by a cascade of prize cards: positions 72, 83, 106, 107, and 236.
This isn’t just a one-bird win. This is a loft in top form!
📊 Race Stats – Corne van Rijen (Orleans)
🕊️ 15 pigeons entered
🏅 8 prize cards
📈 53.3% prize percentage
🥇 1st prize – 1479.200 m/min
🚀 Pigeons in top: 1, 33, 39, 72, 83, 106, 107, 236
🔝 Top 10 Highlights
- Corne van Rijen – Hoeven
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Gert van den Bogaard – Rijen
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F. Damen & Son – Langeweg
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Gert van den Bogaard (2nd pigeon)
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Loft Bals-Huijsmans – Wouwse Plantage
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F. Damen & Son (2nd pigeon)
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Comb. Oomen – Sprundel
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F. Damen & Son (3rd pigeon)
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Loft Bals-Huijsmans (2nd pigeon)
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Embregts-Theunis – Hoeven
Several well-known names placed multiple pigeons in the top rankings, proving the level of competition. But none could match the sheer velocity and precision of Corne’s #1.
🧠 Analysis: A Loft in Sync
This isn’t a fluke or a lucky shot. Corne’s loft shows all the signs of tight preparation, razor-sharp selection, and peak performance. While others tried to keep up, he led from the front — with a pigeon that didn’t just win, it conquered.
And let’s be honest: in pigeon racing, this is the kind of result that puts your name in bold.
🕊️ Pigeon Boss Conclusion A Champion Worth Celebrating
With his win in this Orleans edition, Corne van Rijen proves once again that top-class results come from a top-class system. His victory wasn’t just fast — it was dominant.
Until the next blog,
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
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