
Race Data – Melun
Union Antwerpen Oost set course from Melun on September 6th, 2025. 1160 young pigeons from 54 fanciers were released at 08:00. Distance to Putte: 302.326 km. Winning speed: 1419.593 m/min.
Highlight: the winner did not only clock the first bird, he stormed the top of the result with three pigeons in the top 10 and a wave of early arrivals spread across the first hundred.
The Winner in the Spotlight – Kris Cleirbaut, Putte
Once again, Kris Cleirbaut demonstrates why his name shines in today’s short and middle distance racing scene.
He entered 98 young birds and scored 73 prizes, an impressive prize rate of almost 75%.
- Three times in the top 10 (1st, 8th, 9th)
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25 pigeons in the top 100
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An unstoppable flow of early arrivals (13, 15, 17, 21, 31, 34, 35, 40, 44, 59, 61, 67, 68, 73, 76, 77, 84, 91, 93, 97, 100)
This is no coincidence. Compact arrivals, flawless management, and a system that peaks at the right moment. Quality runs through the entire team.
The Winner, BE 25-6132356 V – A Rising Star from Kris Cleirbaut
Identity & Color
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Ring number: BE 25-6132356
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Gender: Hen
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Breeder/Owner: Kris Cleirbaut, Putte (Belgium)
Performances
This young hen immediately proved her class with standout results:
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1/1,160 Melun Zone Oost
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6/5,718 Provincial Melun
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41/3,781 Noyon
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90/7,495 Noyon
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36/3,903 Noyon
Not just a provincial contender – she already showed she can dominate both zone and big competition!
Pedigree – Pure Cleirbaut Power
Father: BE 23-6040799 “Son to Jan 628”
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A direct son of the famous BE 21-6052628 “Olympic Jan 628” –
• 2nd National Ace KBDB Greater Middle Distance (4 races)
• 6th National Ace KBDB All-Round 2021
• Top results: 476/10,144 Soissons, 417/10,011 Bourges, 161/7,312 Lorris -
Grandson of the legendary “Den 11”, 5th National Ace KBDB All-Round 2022, a true machine with multiple top scores against thousands.
Mother: DV 1322-18-0059 “To Olympic Jan” (Heremans/Roeper)
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Proven racing hen, with results such as:
• 5/1,962 Nat. KBDB Zone Aurillac
• 4/2,328 Prov. Antwerp Argenton
• 11/9,089 Prov. Antwerp Tulle
• 1,190/13,393 Nat. KBDB Argenton -
Direct daughter of DV 1322-14-0524 “Olympic Jan”, 1st National Olympiad Pigeon Cat. All-Round Brussels 2017.
Conclusion
BE 25-6132356 V is a young hen of absolute world-class origin.
On the father’s side: “Olympic Jan 628” paired with the blood of the legendary “Den 11”.
On the mother’s side: the unbeatable Heremans/Roeper line, with Olympiad champion “Olympic Jan”.
She is already proving herself in tough competition and carries a pedigree that screams success – the perfect balance of racing power and breeding potential.
This is Cleirbaut quality at its finest – Racing Pigeons at world level, Pigeon Boss Approved.
A Line of Dominance in 2025
Melun is not a stand-alone success. 2025 is one long story of dominance for Cleirbaut.
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Montargis: Provincial 1st, 2nd and 4th vs 7,277 pigeons – a statement of control and authority.
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Noyon, August 17th: fastest of 11,541 young birds with blue hen BE25-6132359 – pure supremacy.
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Mister Great Wall: together with Goovaerts, gold against 4,689 pigeons, 663.5 km, 1321.8647 m/min – an instant icon.
Three benchmarks that make Melun even more powerful. This is not about single wins. This is a pattern of dominance.
Top 10 Melun
- Kris Cleirbaut – Putte (1419.593 m/min)
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Walter Roziers – Berlaar
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Paul Roziers – Nijlen
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Kurt Guldentops – Berlaar
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Zhao Qiang – Berlaar
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Op de Beeck – Baetens – Putte
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Vilkevych Family – Itegem
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Kris Cleirbaut – Putte
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Kris Cleirbaut – Putte
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Vilkevych Family – Itegem
Well-known names, established lofts, but it is again Cleirbaut who leaves his mark.
Analysis of the Result
A prize percentage of nearly 75% combined with 25 pigeons in the top 100 is sheer loft power. The compact timing of arrivals reveals a homogeneous team, sharp preparation and consistent care.
This is how championships are won. This is how you put an entire region under pressure.
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Conclusion
Melun 2025 confirms what Montargis, Noyon, and Mister Great Wall already proved. Putte is tuned to perfection. Kris Cleirbaut does not just compete – he dictates.
This is Racing Pigeons at the highest level. And exactly here, in this bravoure, lies the beauty of our sport.
The Pigeon Boss told you first – remember the name.
Yours In Racing Pigeon Passion,
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
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