Some of the most valuable breeding stories in pigeon racing are not written by one loft alone. They develop through years of friendship, careful selection and the exchange of pigeons that eventually make their mark in major competitions.
The connection between Belgian fancier Geert Lambrechts and the Jan Van Oeckel family is a fine example of how that works.
Now, an interesting collection of 20 young pigeons, bred by Jan Van Oeckel and presented through Amazing Wings, gives enthusiasts an opportunity to explore the bloodlines behind this successful partnership. Among the pedigrees are descendants of important Geert Lambrechts breeders, alongside proven ace pigeon families and relatives of impressive national performers.
For fanciers who appreciate the breeding behind the results, this is certainly a collection worth examining.
Geert Lambrechts and the Importance of Proven Breeding
Geert Lambrechts has established his reputation through pigeons capable of competing at a high level, but one of the strongest indications of a breeder’s quality comes when his pigeons perform successfully in other lofts.
A particularly impressive example is Olympic Nance, BE19-6091085, bred by Geert Lambrechts and raced by Bart and Nance Van Oeckel. This outstanding hen earned third Olympiad pigeon in Category B in 2020 and delivered an impressive collection of performances, including 19th National Bourges against 8,410 pigeons and 10th National Souillac against 4,144 pigeons.
Her influence reaches beyond her own racing achievements. In the Jan Van Oeckel family, Olympic Nance became part of a breeding story that would help establish another remarkable champion.
That champion is Jasmy, BE23-6102192, the 1st National Ace Pigeon KBDB Great Middle Distance Old Birds in 2025. Jasmy also won 6th National Ace Pigeon in 2024, demonstrating exceptional consistency at the highest level. Her paternal pedigree includes Olympic Nance, bringing the breeding influence of Geert Lambrechts into another successful generation.
The Jan Van Oeckel family has openly acknowledged the importance of this connection. Their practice of obtaining youngsters from Geert Lambrechts year after year says plenty about the confidence they place in his breeding.
In our sport, that kind of trust is earned through results.
The Lambrechts Bloodlines Worth Studying in This Auction
The current Amazing Wings collection contains several particularly interesting examples of the Geert Lambrechts influence.
One of them is Lotte, BE26-6191009, offered as Lot 05. This young pigeon carries blood from the highly regarded pairing of Blauwe Witpen and Blauw Chateaurouxke, two Geert Lambrechts breeders whose descendants have contributed to successful racing families. The other side of the pedigree connects to the 1st Ace Pigeon Halve Fond Turnhout Youngsters in 2019.
Then there is Lars, BE26-6191017, offered as Lot 08. The auction describes Lars as a full brother to a pigeon that achieved 13th National Bourges against 17,163 competitors. His pedigree again traces back to the Blauwe Witpen and Blauw Chateaurouxke pairing, combined with a hen from the family of the 2nd Ace Pigeon Halve Fond Turnhout.
These are interesting combinations because they connect established breeding pigeons with demonstrated racing performances in subsequent generations.
Another name to pay attention to is Red Lino, BE26-6191023, Lot 11. This pigeon carries the blood of breeder 666, himself descended from the Blauwe Witpen and Blauw Chateaurouxke combination. The opposite side of the pedigree includes a half sister to a pigeon that achieved 3rd National Bourges against 7,617 pigeons.
Luis, BE26-6191043, Lot 20, also features breeder 666 in the pedigree, together with connections to the family of the 2019 Turnhout young bird ace pigeon.
For breeders interested in developing a family around proven middle distance performers, these are precisely the kinds of connections that deserve closer inspection.
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More Than One Successful Family
Although the Geert Lambrechts bloodlines provide an attractive part of the story, the wider collection offers plenty of additional breeding interest.
Lenny, BE26-6191003, is described as a half brother to Olympic Nance, while Lucky 13, BE26-6191013, is bred from a son of her nest brother. These connections bring another dimension to a breeding family that has already demonstrated its ability to perform at major competitions.
Elsewhere in the auction, the pedigrees feature Olympic Werner, a pigeon associated with both national ace pigeon and Olympiad distinctions, alongside other successful Turnhout ace pigeons and national racing performers.
What makes this selection interesting is the combination of different breeding lines within one collection. Some pigeons offer a connection to established breeding couples, while others provide opportunities to work with relatives of national performers or established ace pigeon families.
There is no guarantee that a famous pedigree will produce the next champion. Every experienced fancier understands that the individual pigeon, the breeding combination and the management of the next generation all play their part.
Nevertheless, successful bloodlines provide a valuable starting point, particularly when their quality has been demonstrated across different lofts.
A Chance to Bring Proven Belgian Bloodlines Into Your Own Loft
The relationship between Geert Lambrechts and the Van Oeckel family reminds us of something important about pigeon racing. The sport progresses when good fanciers share their knowledge, exchange quality pigeons and continue searching for better breeding combinations.
The success of Olympic Nance, the subsequent achievements of Jasmy and the recurring presence of Lambrechts pigeons within the Van Oeckel breeding programme illustrate the value of that approach.
With the Amazing Wings collection, fanciers can now study a selection of 2026 youngsters bred by Jan Van Oeckel, including several carrying these respected Geert Lambrechts bloodlines.
Whether you are strengthening an established breeding loft, looking for a suitable cross or planning the next generation of your racing team, take the opportunity to examine the individual pedigrees carefully.
Explore the collection, compare the bloodlines and discover which pigeon might fit your breeding ambitions.
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Because in pigeon racing, great results are remembered, but great breeding continues to make history.
