The facts of the race
On September 3rd, 2025, the Silver Race of the Derby Moldova One Loft Race was released at 07:09 (GMT +3). The distance was 350 kilometers, a true classic in the OLR circuit that demands both speed and endurance.
Conditions were steady, but by no means easy. With an average speed just above 1029 m/min, only one pigeon truly stood out – the champion of the day.
Number of pigeons entered: hundreds of international top pigeons
Distance: 350 km from the release point to the loft in Moldova
Release time: 07:09 (GMT +3)
Weather conditions: stable, yet challenging wind direction
Winning speed: 1029.3149 m/min
One striking fact: the entire top 10 arrived within less than 2.5 minutes – an electrifying finish where precision and class made the difference.
Team Van Oosten-Luijten – A winner with style
The spotlight shines on Team Van Oosten-Luijten from the Netherlands. Their pigeon NL-25-1444239 made history by clocking in first at 12:49:01. With this performance, they didn’t just win the Silver Race – they proved that Dutch quality can dominate even in a truly international field.
Key stats:
Speed: 1029.3149 m/min
Lead: 8 seconds ahead of 2nd place
Nationality: The Netherlands
A victory in pure style, the kind you expect only from a loft built to win. Precision, preparation, and a bloodline designed for success – this was a masterclass in One Loft Racing.
The international top 10
The Silver Race leaderboard was a fierce international battle:
Marius Andrei + Mitu (Romania) – only 8 seconds behind
Patrascu Valeriu (Netherlands) – confirming Dutch dominance
Fratii Georgescu & Tibi Eduard (Romania)
Miha Sovic (Slovenia)
Panait Alexandru (Romania)
Team Luca & Matei (Germany)
Vlad Bogdan (Romania)
Bulachi Eugen (Germany)
Popescu Family (Moldova)
A mix of big names and ambitious challengers – but the day undeniably belonged to the Dutch.
What this victory means
For Team Van Oosten-Luijten, this triumph is far more than just a race win. It’s proof that their system, their bloodline, and their preparation are perfectly tuned for the pressure of international One Loft Racing.
In OLR competitions, it’s not about percentages – it’s about being first on the BENZING clock. And today, Van Oosten-Luijten were first with authority.
The message is clear:
Dutch pigeons are playing in the Champions League of pigeon racing. And Team Van Oosten-Luijten just underlined their name in bold letters.
The Pigeon Boss verdict: this loft is one to watch. The Silver Race is only the beginning – the real fireworks are still to come.
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Until the Next blog!
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss