Race data – Facts first, bravoure follows
On Sunday, August 17th, 2025, in Quievrain, no less than 1,131 pigeons were released for a battle over 183.881 km towards Delft and its surroundings. At 07:50 AM, the baskets opened. With sharp pace and full confidence, the gladiators rushed home.
And when the clock in Delft stopped at 10:13:16, the fireworks began: 1,283.505 m/min. It was the kick-off of a true demonstration, because Combrink-v.d. Heijden didn’t just win… they swept the podium with 1 – 2 – 3!
Combrink-v.d. Heijden – Powerhouse from Delft
Fred & Ton delivered a performance that hit like a cannon shot.
40 basketed / 22 prizes → 55% prize ratio
Direct series: 1 – 2 – 3 with 1283.505 / 1283.207 / 1282.014 m/min
More early pigeons: 15 – 16 – 19 – 22 – 23 and more in the lead pack
Grootmeester ranking: 6th place with 40 entered and 22 in the prizes
This isn’t just winning. This is a message to the entire region: “In Delft there’s a loft that makes the difference.”
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The Pigeon Boss says:
This is pure class. This is form. This is winning in capital letters!
And let me add this: the Pigeon Boss and the Combrink half of this combination often have heated debates. Everyone knows — no sugarcoating, no filters. But today… today even the Boss must make a deep bow and take off his cap. And believe me: he doesn’t do that easily.
Top 10 Samenspel Midden-Holland West
Combrink-v.d. Heijden (Delft) – 1283.505 m/min
Combrink-v.d. Heijden (Delft) – 1283.207 m/min
Combrink-v.d. Heijden (Delft) – 1282.014 m/min
Ron Gielesen (Den Hoorn) – 1281.457 m/min
Comb. van Marrewijk (Schipluiden) – 1280.804 m/min
Comb. van Marrewijk (Schipluiden) – 1269.181 m/min
Comb. van Marrewijk (Schipluiden) – 1268.583 m/min
Eddie van Leeuwen (Stompwijk) – 1267.192 m/min
Team J&J&A Meeder (Den Hoorn) – 1266.021 m/min
Ron Gielesen (Den Hoorn) – 1251.297 m/min
A top list filled with strong names, but the top three spots were simply untouchable for anyone else.
Analysis – A day never to be forgotten
Series power: 1-2-3 plus a wave of early pigeons.
Prize ratio: 55% – depth and width in the colony.
PV Het Westen pride: Delft shines bright on the map.
The human story: Ton, the motor of the club life, proves passion is just as important as performance.
Conclusion From The Boss
Quievrain 2025 will go down in history as the day Combrink-v.d. Heijden (Ton & Fred) set Delft and PV Het Westen on fire. A mighty 1-2-3, a battery of early prizes, and Ton Combrink showing that he not only races the sport, but lives it.
The Pigeon Boss says:
This is how pigeon racing is meant to be: passion, performance, and pleasure — all wrapped in one race.
Until the next blog,
Jan de Wijs
De Pigeon Boss
