The racing is finished, the results are official, and now comes another fascinating chapter in the story of Derby AS Croatia. After a demanding 2026 season, the pigeons from the Super Final are taking centre stage in a dedicated auction series.
For ambitious fanciers, this is an opportunity worth examining carefully.
Because there is something special about a pigeon that has faced a serious international One Loft Race program. It has experienced the training, the transport, the competition and the challenge of finding its way home. That racing history is information no pedigree alone can provide.
And at Derby AS Croatia, the 2026 Super Final certainly gave the pigeons plenty to think about!
A Super Final That Demanded Everything
On September 26, 2026, the Derby AS Croatia Super Final took place from Mlada Boleslav in the Czech Republic, covering an official distance of 631 kilometers.
A total of 365 pigeons were basketed for this demanding assignment. The official race overview lists 133 arrivals, illustrating just how selective this final challenge became.
The victory went to Croatian fancier Vladimir Zec, whose pigeon CRO 2026 26228 recorded a speed of 988.3396 meters per minute.
Just 11.78 seconds later, Goran Gusak claimed second place with CRO 2026 18202. Third position went to the Dutch participant Michiel Averesch with NL 2026 7049246, arriving 16 minutes and 20.90 seconds behind the winner.
Those are performances that deserve respect.
A race over this distance asks serious questions of a young pigeon. Orientation, physical condition, determination and the ability to deal with demanding circumstances all become important. Reaching the loft is an achievement. Reaching it among the leaders is something every breeder hopes to see.
The Auction Is Where Racing Performance Meets Breeding Ambition
The dedicated Derby AS Croatia 2026 Super Final auction series brings these demanding race performances to the attention of breeders looking for interesting additions to their lofts.
And this is where I believe a knowledgeable fancier can find genuine value.
Naturally, the first thing many buyers examine is the final classification. Everyone loves a winner, and rightly so. But a serious breeder should look further. How did the pigeon perform in earlier races? Was it consistently competitive? Does its pedigree complement the family already in the breeding loft?
These questions matter.
A successful One Loft Race performance demonstrates what a pigeon achieved under a particular set of conditions. It does not guarantee that the bird will become an outstanding breeder, but it provides valuable evidence to consider alongside pedigree, health and family performance.
For me, that is the real attraction of an auction like this. You can evaluate pigeons with a meaningful racing history rather than relying on impressive names alone.
Take your time, examine the available information and decide which pigeons genuinely fit your breeding ambitions.
Petar Brlošić Continues Building Something Special
Behind Derby AS Croatia stands Petar Brlošić, whose ambition has helped turn this Croatian One Loft Race into an increasingly interesting destination for international fanciers.
The competition brings pigeons from different breeders together under shared management. The race program, electronic timing through BENZING and the international participation provide a sporting platform where performance can be measured and compared.
That is precisely what makes the One Loft Race concept so attractive. Fanciers from different countries can compete in the same environment, with their pigeons following the same management program.
Derby AS Croatia has also announced further developments for 2027, including a planned €100,000 prize fund, additional loft facilities, improved protection around the loft and more live coverage of training sessions and races.
It is encouraging to see an organization investing in the future of pigeon racing while continuing to develop its facilities and competition.
Take a Good Look at the 2026 Super Final Auction
Whether you are an experienced breeder looking to strengthen a particular family or an enthusiastic fancier hoping to introduce new racing blood, the Derby AS Croatia auction series deserves a place on your radar.
Study the pigeons. Compare their performances. Look at their breeding backgrounds and decide what makes sense for your own loft.
The next generation of champions begins with the decisions we make in the breeding loft today.
Explore the official Derby AS Croatia 2026 Super Final Auction, Click Here >>>
And while you are there, keep an eye on Derby AS Croatia 2027. With fresh ambitions, increased investment and another international racing season ahead, the Croatian adventure is far from finished.
Great pigeons make great racing. Great racing gives our sport a future. And that is exactly what The Pigeon Boss loves to promote!
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
