The race in numbers
On Sunday, August 17th, 2025, the skies above Brabant were filled with anticipation. From Saint Soupplets, a total of 3,804 pigeons from 200 fanciers were released at 07:30 AM.
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Weather: Clear skies, light north wind, 15°C
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Winning distance: 360.929 km
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Winning speed: 1195.988 m/min
A pure, honest race where only quality could make the difference.
🏆 The man of the day – Leon van Hintum (Berghem)
There’s only one name in the spotlight: Leon van Hintum. His first arrival stormed to the 1st place in Afdeling 3 Oost-Brabant with a speed of 1195 m/min.
But this wasn’t just a lucky strike. Leon delivered a series of arrivals that every fancier dreams of:
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Entered: 23 pigeons
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12 prizes in the Afdeling
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Rankings at 1st, 166th, 171st, 315th, 418th, 495th, 832nd, 901st, 1001st, 1141st, 1204th and 1212th
A result proving that his loft is not only capable of producing a winner — but dominates in depth.
🕊️ The Winning Ace – “Mister Soupplets” (NL. 25-2538012)
The Saint Soupplets victory came courtesy of “Mister Soupplets” (NL 25-2538012) – a true masterpiece of modern breeding. This blue cock is bred from the very heart of Leon’s loft, combining the unbeatable “Big Blue” line on the father’s side with the proven “Pirlo” bloodline of Comb. Lokhorst on the mother’s side.
On the sire’s side, Big Blue is a direct brother to top racers like Big Mike, Big Max, Big Bram, pigeons that have already carved their names into the Afdeling record books with NPO victories and Ace titles. On the dam’s side, the influence of Pirlo and Puck adds the iron consistency and long-distance class that the Lokhorst pigeons are famous for.
The result? A pigeon that doesn’t just win — it embodies the perfect fusion of speed, stamina, and heritage. With this pedigree, “Mister Soupplets” is not just a one-time star, but a potential future foundation cock for Leon’s champion loft.
🔗 Not the first time – From Nanteuil to Saint Soupplets
For those following Pigeon Boss, this is no surprise. Barely three months ago, we reported on Leon’s magnificent victory from Nanteuil, where he won 1st against 11,781 pigeons with an incredible 92.3% prize rate (24 out of 26 birds in the prizes).
Back then, we called him: “The Rise of a True Champion.”
Now, after Saint Soupplets, it’s clear: the champion hasn’t just risen — he reigns.
🔝 The top of the result
🔝 The top of the result
Other big names also shone in the top 10:
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2nd, 3rd, 4th & 9th – Comb. v. Wanrooij (Geffen) with their trademark series play
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5th – A.P.C. Gommers (Zijtaart)
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6th & 7th – Will & Dirk Geudens (Knegsel)
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8th – Ton van de Put (Hapert)
A strong field of competitors, but the crown unmistakably went to Berghem.
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📊 Analysis Of The Boss – Consistency of a true master
What Saint Soupplets proves once again is what Nanteuil already showed us: Leon van Hintum is not a one-hit wonder, but a fancier who excels week after week.
With two Afdeling victories this season (Nanteuil and Saint Soupplets) and a string of CC triumphs, Leon continues to rise as one of the leading figures in Dutch pigeon racing.
His secret? Smart selection, building his own family of pigeons, and the courage to always improve. Add to that his friendship and partnership with Huub Hermans, and you get a colony that dominates both at the top and in depth.
✨ Saint Soupplets 2025 confirms what we already knew: Leon van Hintum is not just a champion — he is building a legacy. From Nanteuil to Saint Soupplets, the loft in Berghem has set the standard in Afdeling 3 Oost-Brabant.
Until the next blog,
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
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