There are races. And then there’s St. Vincent — the Queen’s Race. A race that doesn’t just crown winners, but immortalizes legacies. On Sunday, June 15th, 2025, the Dutch pigeon sport witnessed a defining moment. Against 10,109 of the toughest marathon pigeons in the land, it was Comb. de Jong who soared above them all. With only four pigeons entered, he conquered the most prestigious race of the season with a brilliant hen bred in co-partnership with Mike Dijk.

The first morning liberation of the ZLU season is always something special... PAU – the classic among classics – marks the beginning of the long-distance season that many fanciers prepare for months in advance. In 2025, we’re ready once again, and with 11,906 pigeons entered, we’re set for another heroic challenge heading north!

On June 8th, 2025, 2,258 pigeons were released at 3:00 PM in Ruffec, France, for a challenging NPO long-distance race in Afdeling 11 (Friesland). Clear skies, warm conditions, and a light north wind set the stage for an overnight battle of stamina and orientation. And true to form, it was Jan Grootoonk from Bant who stole the spotlight again.

If there's one thing pigeon racing enthusiasts can unanimously agree on, it’s the critical importance of accuracy, reliability, and innovation in timing systems. Today, we're thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership between Pigeon Boss and Benzing, the world leader in electronic pigeon timing solutions. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the way pigeon racing enthusiasts experience their beloved sport.

Today in Belgium, the hot topic isn’t the weather, not a national win, not even a top auction. No… They’re arguing about water bowls. One or two per basket? As the Pigeon Boss, I watched this debate unfold and thought: Are we seriously debating something this obvious?

Middelburg, Netherlands – June 14, 2025 — Under a challenging headwind and over a distance of nearly 290 kilometers from Pointoise (Cormeil), only the best-prepared teams would rise to the top. And that’s exactly what Team Houmes A. & Zn. from Middelburg did — not just winning 1st prize, but also taking 2nd prize against 4,462 pigeons in Afdeling 1 Zeeland.