In the pigeon racing world, the name Auke van der Deen has become synonymous with consistency and success. His recent victory in the prestigious race from Sens, France, is a shining testament to his skill and dedication. In this competition, which was a spectacle with 4526 pigeons from 386 enthusiasts from department 3 "Oost Brabant," Auke once again demonstrated his superiority.
For this race, Auke entered 24 pigeons, of which 14 won prizes, securing notable positions like 1st, 8th, 104th, 163rd, and beyond. The winning pigeon had previously proven its championship pedigree with a first place from Morlincourt last year. This underscores that both the quality of the pigeons and Auke's strategy are top-notch.
The breeds in Auke's lofts?
Direct from Ad Schaerlaeckens (and through Frans and Betsie van Heteren), Danny van Dyck, Embregts-Theunis, Will & Dirk Geudens, Peter van Oerle and S & P van Helden. For the marathon races, he bought some from Frank Zwiers and Jan Boersma. Each pigeon carefully selected for top-level performance, as evidenced by their consistent results.
In Conclusion
This victory at Sens is not just a testament to Auke's prowess as a pigeon fancier but also an inspiration to others in the sport. His approach and the results he achieves highlight the potential of thorough preparation and expertise. With annual departmental victories and top 10 placements across all disciplines, Auke van der Deen remains a leading figure in the world of pigeon racing.
Auke, congratulations on this fantastic achievement, and we look forward to more successes from you in the future. Your dedication and passion for pigeon racing are a true inspiration to us all.
Until the next blog,
Jan de Wijs
Blogger & Racing Pigeon Expert
