The pigeon sport at its purest, with a healthy dose of character and a true top-sport mentality. That is exactly what Derby AS Croatia 2026 is all about. The preparations are in full swing, and the absolute madness is about to begin in the AS Arena. All pigeons have now been microchipped, and the first real training sessions around the loft have officially started. In a few days, these young gladiators will step into the brand-new truck. Everything is going exactly according to plan, and the birds are in absolute peak condition, both physically and mentally. The feathers are shining, and they are bursting with energy!
Petar Brlošić: The Man Who Loses Sleep for Your Success
Behind this beautiful and fast-growing event is a true fancier: Petar Brlošić. Forget the anonymous managers of emotionless mega-races; Petar is a man of practice who lives and breathes the sport. He understands better than anyone that you don’t just send your best youngsters across the border without a second thought. You want the guarantee that they are in the hands of someone who genuinely loses sleep if things don’t go right.
Petar runs this race in Đakovo, Croatia, with the passion of a fancier and the precision of an absolute professional. Thanks to his massive investments, such as expanding the capacity to 1,700 perches while maintaining plenty of air and space, health is a religion here. His personal approach and unbridled enthusiasm ensure that this One Loft Race (OLR) steals the hearts of the international pigeon community year after there.
A Challenging Program for True Racers
Slavonia is known for its open plains where the wind has free play and summer temperatures can rise significantly. No free gifts are handed out here; a pigeon that wins here has true grit in its bones. The program for 2026 is psychologically brilliant:
The Build-up: Five Hotspots ranging from 150 to 350 kilometers to boost the confidence of the young birds.
The Semi-Final: A serious test over a distance of 450 kilometers.
The Final: The ultimate selection over no less than 550 kilometers, with a handsome first prize of 12,000 euros from a total prize pot of 60,000 euros.
De Super Finale: For the true die-hards that simply refuse to quit, there is the legendary Super Final over 620 kilometers.
Dominate the Races with the Ultimate System
Why This Race Is Absolutely ‘Pigeon Boss Approved’
It is no secret that Pigeon Boss only partners with the very best, and Derby AS Croatia is proudly an official VIP partner. This race embodies transparency, quality, and deep respect for the pigeon in every single detail.
The medical care is fully in the hands of the specialists from Vet-Schroeder-Tollisan, and all preventive health care has been meticulously completed. Combine that with premium feed from Vanrobaeys and hyper-modern BENZING timing systems, and you know the conditions are optimal and fair for every bird.
This absolute top level does not go unnoticed worldwide. This year, we are witnessing an unprecedented level of competition: there is almost no major player in the international pigeon sport missing out on this edition. The absolute world elite is gathering in Croatia for an honest, hard-fought battle. This is the moment to show what your pigeons are truly made of. The arena is ready, the pigeons are bursting with form, and Petar is at the starting line. Let the season begin!
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
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