Race Niergnies 09/08/2025 – Facts and Figures
On Saturday morning, August 9th, at 08:00 AM, the baskets opened in Niergnies. The distance: 288.662 km towards Zuidoostbeemster. A total of 1,656 young pigeons from Kring 2, Afdeling 6 Noord-Holland, took to the skies.
Conditions were good, tension was high. Who would make the difference today? The answer came loud and clear: Bram ten Klei.
With a blistering 1576.958 m/min, his first pigeon clocked at 11:03:03. And then the hammer fell: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th and 9th in the top-10. Pure dominance.
Bram ten Klei – The Man of the Day
Where others hope for one early bird, Bram delivered a wave:
The arrivals followed each other like clockwork. This is no coincidence – this is a loft in peak condition. Even deeper into the result, around place 353, another bird of Bram was still scoring at more than 1474 m/min.
- 1st pigeon: 1576.958 m/min
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2nd pigeon: 1576.241 m/min
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3rd pigeon: 1575.811 m/min
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4th pigeon: 1574.665 m/min
This is the art of pigeon racing: broad strength, consistency, and class throughout the team.
And the winners is NL.25-1200446
Or must I say the lucky one that hit the antenna first? With 3 pigeons in 8 seconds!
This young hen from 2025 is the result of a powerful fusion of two absolute foundation pairs. She combines the proven bloodlines of De Krijger (M.F.J. Krijger) with the world-famous BLITZ line of A.J. Roording, bringing together the very best of Dirk van den Bulck, Kittel, Goede Rode, and Leo Heremans.
Bloodline – Father’s side
The sire is NL 13-1089578 “De Krijger”, a foundation cock who produced multiple top-class pigeons on the sprint and provincial level, with early prizes from Quievrain, Duffel, and Lennik. His line goes straight back to Leo Heremans (line Jan) with renowned breeders such as B 10-6146399 and NL 12-1198898, both pure Heremans pigeons.
Bloodline – Mother’s side
The dam is NL 21-1676507 “Lady BLITZ”, daughter of the legendary BLITZ pair Roording. From this pair came generations of champions with countless 1st prizes and NPO victories. Grandfather BE 17-6168058 “Kannibaal Kittel” is a direct grandson of the famous Kittel (Dirk van den Bulck), while grandmother 15-6119677 “Hen BLITZ” is herself a proven breeder who produced generations of winners.
Performance of the line
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Direct family members achieved multiple NPO victories.
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Descendants performed at the highest level: Duffel, Quievrain, Lennik, and beyond.
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The BLITZ line produced 23x 1st prizes in just three generations.
Conclusion From The Pigeon Boss
This NL 25-1200446 V is a hen with gold running through her veins: speed, endurance, and breeding strength combined. With her heritage from both the De Krijger foundation pair and the BLITZ jewel of Roording, she is an investment in absolute top quality – both for the race loft and for the breeding loft.
The Foundation – Bloodlines and System
Bram ten Klei is no one-hit wonder. According to Herbots, he now belongs to the absolute elite of Dutch pigeon racing.
His family is built on a carefully composed mix of proven champions:
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Jos & Jules Engels (Putte, BE)
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Willem de Bruijn
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Gaby Vandenabeele
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Leo Heremans
These are no ordinary names – these are the makers of champions across Europe. Bram selects hard, breeds sharp, and consistently reinforces his base with pigeons of proven class.
His focus lies on middle distance and one-day long distance, using a system built on routine, health, and balanced feeding. No unnecessary gimmicks – just discipline, structure, and precision.
Top 10 – Kring 2 Niergnies
- Bram ten Klei – Zuidoostbeemster – 1576.958 m/min
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Bram ten Klei – Zuidoostbeemster – 1576.241 m/min
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Bram ten Klei – Zuidoostbeemster – 1575.811 m/min
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Bram ten Klei – Zuidoostbeemster – 1574.665 m/min
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Martijn van Zelst – Middenbeemster – 1570.765 m/min
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Bram ten Klei – Zuidoostbeemster – 1569.385 m/min
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Bram ten Klei – Zuidoostbeemster – 1567.539 m/min
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Jan Visser – Hoogkarspel – 1560.829 m/min
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Bram ten Klei – Zuidoostbeemster – 1560.477 m/min
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Dennis Kamps – Middenbeemster – 1560.139 m/min
Analysis – The Beauty of Dominance
What makes this result so exceptional?
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76.2% prize rate → not one or two, but a whole team in form.
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Top pigeons arriving within seconds → perfect condition and management.
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Strength in depth → from the top of the sheet to deep in the prizes.
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Season form → this race fits seamlessly into his line of consistent success.
This is why pigeon racing is such a fascinating sport. You cannot “luck” your way into 48 prizes out of 63. This is the product of years of building, selection, and sheer dedication.
Promoting the Sport – Why It Matters
To outsiders, it might seem like “just a race.” But performances like this prove why pigeon racing is alive and kicking:
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It’s about teamwork: fancier and pigeons as one.
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It demands knowledge of health, feeding, and training – a true science.
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It delivers emotion: the moment that first dot appears on the horizon, the silence before the trap falls, and the clock confirms the victory.
And above all: pigeon racing connects generations and communities. It’s both top-level sport and cherished tradition.
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The Pigeon Boss Verdict
What Bram ten Klei showed in Niergnies wasn’t just winning. It was domination with authority. It was confirmation that his loft belongs among the very best in the Netherlands – and that pigeon racing, when done at this level, is pure thrill and beauty.
With 1st through 4th and seven pigeons in the top-10, Bram wrote a golden chapter. This is why we love pigeon racing: passion, suspense, struggle, and glory.
Until the next blog,
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
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