The race: Hirson – Afdeling 8
On 24 August 2025, Afdeling 8 lined up for race Hirson (F34). A total of 4,270 young birds were basketed. Liberation took place at 08:50 in Hirson, with 258.987 km to cover for the winner in Ederveen.
Conditions made for a fast race, and it quickly became clear: only the sharpest lofts would fight for the absolute top. The fastest pigeon clocked an impressive 1310.441 m/min – and it landed at R.M.C. Kampert, Ederveen.
Rico Kampert in full glory
Rico Kampert once again delivered a masterclass. His first pigeon arrived at 12:07:38, securing victory with 1310.441 m/min. Within just minutes, two more arrivals followed, good for 6th and 9th place in the top-10.
Loft statistics:
Entered: 23 pigeons
Prizes: 13
Prize percentage: 56.5%
Top results: #1 – #6 – #9
Top 3 speeds: 1310.441 • 1301.877 • 1295.690 m/min
Arrival times: 12:07:38 • 12:08:56 • 12:09:53
Three pigeons in the top-10 and nearly 60% prizes on the sheet – that is dominance, not coincidence.
The Winner NL 25-1061946 V – Chequer (Kampert Pigeons)
A magnificent hen direct from the top loft of Rico Kampert. She is a granddaughter of the world-famous “Hector” (NL 21-1634331), the crack racer who already made his mark with:
1/7,541 National Chateauroux
2/543 Soissons NPO
9/4,270 Hirson NPO
42/7,056 NPO
On the father’s side she comes from “Special Hector 133” (NL 23-9181133), a direct son of “Hector” paired with “Minerva” (NL 20-1212977), from the legendary Ad Schaerlaeckens “Twin 703” line, herself a multiple National top performer.
On the mother’s side she is bred from “Triple Den Ad” (NL 24-8462774), a top hen out of the golden base of Ad Schaerlaeckens (“Den Ad” × Olympiad bloodlines). This side of the pedigree contains proven breeders such as:
“Br Advance 721 B2” (NL 21-1249127)
“Super Breeder 006” (BE 13-6146006)
“Best Breeder Ever” (NL 13-1947264), co-breeding As & Mw
“Den Ad” (BE 10-6251541) of Marcel Wouters
Strengths of the pedigree
Direct granddaughter of Hector (NL 21-1634331), the flag bearer of the Kampert loft.
A powerful cross of Ad Schaerlaeckens & Marcel Wouters base pigeons – families that are known worldwide for producing consistent front-runners on middle-distance and long-distance races.
Pedigree packed with Olympiad genes (Den Ad) combined with international cracks (Hector, Minerva, Advance 721).
Genetically built for tough competition with head-flying quality while carrying the breeding value of multiple proven foundation birds.
In short: NL 25-1061946 V is a hen with a golden pedigree, where performance and breeding value go hand in hand. She represents the very best of R.M.C. Kampert, combined with the powerhouse bloodlines of Ad Schaerlaeckens & Marcel Wouters – a guarantee for future success both in racing and in the breeding loft.
This performance had already caught The Pigeon Boss’ eye
For the loyal followers of Pigeon Boss, this victory doesn’t come as a shock. Back in 2023, Rico already proved his caliber when his superstar “Hector” won 1st Sectoral Chateauroux in Sector 3. Winning such a tough sectoral race is never about luck – it takes top-class pigeons, a fancier with vision, and a loft in perfect balance.
That triumph showed the whole country that something serious was brewing in Ederveen. “Hector” wasn’t just a one-hit wonder – he embodied the strength of the Kampert bloodline: sharp, resilient, and born to win. Those who paid close attention back then knew more greatness was coming.
Fast forward to Hirson 2025, and the storyline is clear: Kampert is no longer the outsider, he is a consistent force at the highest level. The sectoral breakthrough of 2023 and today’s commanding performance are connected chapters of the same story – a loft that keeps rising and keeps delivering.
The top-10 of Hirson (Afdeling 8)
R.M.C. Kampert – Ederveen – 1310.441 m/min
T. Koele & Zn. – Wezep – 1309.930
Comb. Huisman – IJsselmuiden – 1308.586
D.G. de Greef – Lienden – 1308.556
W. van Ommen – Oldebroek – 1304.046
R.M.C. Kampert – Ederveen – 1301.877
Combinatie Ebben – Boven-Leeuwen – 1301.638
Eijerkamp Lotte – Brummen – 1300.992
R.M.C. Kampert – Ederveen – 1295.690
T. Koele & Zn. – Wezep – 1295.590
Top-10 analysis
Koele & Zn. and Comb. Huisman underline their reputation with strong arrivals.
Eijerkamp and Ebben once again secure top-10 presence.
But the headline is clear: Kampert’s 1-6-9 is the mark of domination.
Why this result stands out
Depth of the loft: Three pigeons in minutes – structure, not chance.
Efficiency: 13 out of 23 prizewinners = 56.5%.
Consistency: From Hector’s sectoral Chateauroux win in 2023 to Hirson 2025, Kampert has proven he’s here to stay.
Bigger picture for the sport
Victories like this are what make pigeon racing so special. They prove that preparation, discipline, and the will to win still decide the outcome. And lofts like Kampert’s show that true consistency is the real hallmark of champions.
Until the next blog,
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss