Race Data – The Facts
On Saturday, August 16th, 2025, the skies above Soisson (Margival) saw the release of 7,056 pigeons at 13:50 for a journey of 356.258 km into Afdeling 8.
The conditions made for a fair and exciting race: warm, balanced weather, enough to separate the very best from the rest. And when the dust settled, at 19:23:20, the first pigeon touched down in Brummen – clocking a stellar speed of 1068.774 m/min.
The Winner – Eijerkamp H. & E.J. (Brummen)
At the top of the results, a name that hardly needs introduction: Eijerkamp H. & E.J. of Brummen.
-
Winning ring number: 5-1161849
-
Distance & time: 356 km in 5h33m
-
Speed: 1068.774 m/min
Team statistics:
- 37 pigeons entered
-
19 prizes won
-
Prize percentage: 51.4%
This is not just a lucky win – it’s the hallmark of a top loft. A champion pigeon to take the 1st, backed by a team strong enough to fill the result sheet in depth.
Win With The Pigeon Boss
🏆 “Marek” NL.25-1161849 – The Rising Star of Eijerkamp
Straight from the powerhouse loft of R.A. Bakker & Zn, this young ace has already written his name in gold. Marek (NL25-1161849) stormed to victory with 1st NPO Soissons against 7,056 pigeons (356 km – 1,068 m/min) and added 30th Tongeren against 4,025 pigeons. A youngster that combines raw speed with rock-solid pedigree – the perfect blend of talent and heritage.
🧬 Bloodlines of Champions
-
Father: NL22-8307443 (R.A. Bakker & Zn, Blue Bar)
-
Top racer with 8th NPO La Ferté Aubin (3,493 d.), 21st NPO La Ferté Aubin (4,572 d.).
-
Proven breeder: sire of “036” 1st National Issoudun (6,358 d.) and sire of Marek, 1st NPO Soissons (7,056 d.).
-
-
Mother: NL24-8275493 “Bakker 267” (Chequer)
-
Strong race record: 11th Prov. Morlincourt (5,323 d.), 16th Melun (1,450 d.), 98th Quievrain (4,192 d.), 134th Morlincourt (4,390 d.).
-
A hen that proves herself both in the basket and as breeding material.
-
🌟 Grandparents & Foundation Power
-
NL18-1725223 “Germiny 223” – father of 1st NPO La Ferté Aubin (4,435 d.), 5th Nat. Issoudun (8,953 d.), and ranked 8th PIPA National Ace One-Day Long Distance 2022.
-
NL17-1644117 “Koopman 117” (daughter of Golden Capri, half-brother Olympic Niels, son of Di Caprio) – lightning-fast Koopman/Van Dijck genetics.
-
NL20-1339249 (Co-breed Bakker/Elzinga, daughter Germany x New Hope) – “New Hope” is grandmother of 1st Nat. Sens (8,762 d.) and 1st NPO Morlincourt (8,939 d.).
-
NL15-1522947 “Germiny” – a super performer with 1st NPO Blois (2,310 d.), 2nd NPO Bourges (4,814 d.), 6th NPO Bourges (4,118 d.).
🔥 Why “Marek” is Special
-
Already a 1st NPO winner as a youngster – a rare and valuable trait.
-
Father is both a performer and proven breeder of National winners.
-
Mother brings depth and consistency with multiple early prizes.
-
Grandparents stack international-class DNA: Germiny, Koopman, Van Dijck (Di Caprio), Elzinga (New Hope).
Conclusion From The Pigeon Boss
Marek isn’t just another young talent – he is the result of masterful breeding, a racer that has already delivered at NPO level, and a future cornerstone for the breeding loft. A true jewel in the Bakker dynasty.
The Top 10 – Class at the Front
- Eijerkamp H. & E.J. – Brummen – 1068.774 m/min
-
Freek Wagenaar – Voorst – 1067.535 m/min
-
J. de Graaf – Heerde – 1066.328 m/min
-
T. Koele & Zn. – Wezep – 1066.063 m/min
-
Comb. Bosch – Hup – Epe – 1064.220 m/min
-
J.D. Schaftenaar – Harderwijk – 1062.946 m/min
-
Jaron van Viegen – Opheusden – 1059.979 m/min
-
Comb. van den Berg – Vaassen – 1059.603 m/min
-
Comb. Bosch – Hup – Epe – 1056.682 m/min
-
Comb. Lokhorst – Doornspijk – 1056.085 m/min
Remarkable: Bosch–Hup places two pigeons in the top 10, proving their team’s strength. Still, the spotlight belongs entirely to Brummen.
Analysis – Why This Win Matters
This victory is more than a 1st prize: it’s proof of structure, depth, and consistency.
-
Breadth in performance: 19 prizes from 37 entries – not a one-duif wonder, but a whole squad in form.
-
Tight competition: With multiple fanciers clocking within a handful of m/min, it takes a true champion pigeon to come out on top.
-
Master loft performance: In the overall Grootmeester rankings, Eijerkamp shines again – proof that their success is structural, not incidental.
This is the DNA of champions: consistency, depth, and an organization built to win.
The Eijerkamp Signature – Ambassadors of the Sport
When you say Eijerkamp, you say world-class pigeon racing. For more than 70 years, the Brummen family has been a global household name in the sport. They are not only champions – they are true ambassadors.
-
Worldwide icons: From Europe to Asia, fanciers everywhere know the Eijerkamp name. Their pigeons have strengthened lofts across continents.
-
Legendary bloodlines: Janssen, Heremans-Ceusters, Van Loon – names that resonate with pigeon racing history, all flowing through the Brummen colony.
-
Sharing knowledge: While some keep their secrets close, Eijerkamp has always chosen openness. Their real heritage is not only in trophies, but in the generations of fanciers they have inspired and helped succeed.
-
Ambassadorship: Through their loft, their website, and their worldwide connections, Eijerkamp promotes the sport on a scale few can match.
This makes their latest victory even more powerful. It’s not just about winning Afdeling 8 – it’s about showing that pigeon racing is alive, growing, and inspiring thanks to role models like them.
Why This Victory Resonates
The Soisson (Margival) win is another jewel in the crown of the Eijerkamp dynasty. But beyond the numbers, it’s a statement: with passion, dedication, and the right pigeons, our sport continues to inspire.
For pigeon fanciers worldwide, this result is a reminder that the sport is not just about results – it’s about connecting, sharing, and inspiring. And no one embodies that better than Eijerkamp.
🔥 Eijerkamp wins – and the entire sport wins with them.
Until the next blog,
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
Add comment
Comments