Race 2 from Abaclia: The Sprint Battle
Pigeon racing at this level is pure emotion, grit, and class. When true champions collide in open air, you get the kind of pulse pounding action that keeps everyone glued to the screens. Today, the spotlight turns to a venue that has quickly earned its stripes as one of the most honest and demanding testing grounds in Europe: Derby Moldova.
Located in Verejeni, Telenesti district, loft manager Grigore Melincescu launched this ambitious project back on March 1, 2022. Built from sandwich panels with optimal south facing orientation and top grade ventilation, the loft gives every single athlete the ideal environment to thrive. Backed by live Benzing timing and full camera surveillance, the setup guarantees total transparency for breeders worldwide. What started with 540 birds has steadily expanded, creating an international arena where only the toughest survive. Flying a challenging south to north line, these birds have to push through relentless headwind sections race after race.
On August 14, 2026, at precisely 06:30, the crates opened in Abaclia for a fast, intense 135 km sprint. The birds hit the home loft at blistering speeds hovering right around 1200 meters per minute, with the entire top ten landing within a thrilling twelve second window.
The Top Winners of Race 2
Guaranteed Stakes: A 50,000 Euro Prize Pool
What makes Derby Moldova genuinely electrifying is the staggering prize structure backing these athletes. The competition boasts a guaranteed 50,000 euro prize fund, offering serious rewards for top tier performance across multiple stages.
The champion of the 500 km Golden Final takes home a massive first prize of 10,000 euros, with cash awards running down to the 50th position. Serious payouts are also up for grabs in the preliminary showdowns, including 1,000 euros for first place in the 350 km Silver Race and 500 euros for the top bird in the 300 km Bronze Race. The coveted Ace Pigeon title rewards consistency across the 300 km, 350 km, and 500 km races with a top prize of 1,500 euros, while winners of Hot Spots 1 through 4 secure a free team entry for the upcoming season.
Why Derby Moldova is 100% Pigeon Boss Approved
Grigore Melincescu has poured genuine heart, technical know how, and relentless energy into building a first rate One Loft Race. Backed by substantial guaranteed prize money, demanding 500 km final stages, and rock solid live tracking, this competition sets the bar high. The care provided to every single pigeon proves that Derby Moldova is built by real fanciers, for real fanciers.
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Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
