The excitement in pigeon racing reaches another absolute peak! What happens when a small-loft fancier, armed with a handful of birds and the absolute best genetics in the world, takes on the big commercial lofts? You get a pure demonstration of class on the sprint and middle-distance races!
When sharp craftsmanship, passion, and top tier quality join forces, there are no compromises. The Iron Sagan Team, formed by Patrick Boeckx from Vorselaar and Nick and Roger Thys from Hallaar, proves once again that quality will always beat quantity.
The Golden Recipe of Patrick Boeckx and Nick Thys
The success story of Patrick Boeckx and Nick Thys began with a brilliant move in the breeding lofts. New Sagan (BE19-6123407), full brother to the world famous Sagan (1st National Ace Pigeon KBDB Sprint for Patrick Boeckx), was paired with the phenomenal hen Pieke from Nick and Roger Thys.
That royal cross bred the now legendary Iron Sagan: 1st National Ace Pigeon KBDB Allround Youngsters 2024. It is the ultimate proof that the razor-sharp sprint lines of Patrick Boeckx’s Sagan family merge seamlessly with the allround and grand middle-distance strength of Nick Thys.
The Birth of a New Superstar: B.26-6071021
On Sunday, July 26, 2026, the pigeons of the Iron Sagan Team showed everyone who is boss once again. At the lofts of Patrick Boeckx in Vorselaar, the competition was completely left in the dust on the race from Noyon (220 km).
The young cock B26-6071021 demonstrated his world class caliber. In the fierce competition of the famous Tienverbond, this young athlete impressively took the 1st Prize against 880 young birds! He went head to head against all the big names in the Antwerp sprint stronghold. One small basket, one massive victory on the result sheet.
Race: Noyon (220 km)
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Pigeon: B26-6071021 (Young Cock)
Performance: 1st Prize against 880 young birds
Competition: Tienverbond
Pedigree: Daughter Fonne x Line New Sagan
Pure Class from Patrick Boeckx and Nick Thys
While many lofts rely on big numbers, Patrick Boeckx relies on ruthless selection, golden genetics, and the heart of a true champion. Together with the renowned loft of Nick and Roger Thys, this partnership continues to rock the pigeon racing world to its core.
With this brilliant victory from Noyon in the Tienverbond, Patrick Boeckx and Nick Thys prove that the Iron Sagan fairy tale has only just begun.
Huge congratulations to Patrick Boeckx and NickThys on this outstanding victory!
Jan de Wijs
The Pigeon Boss
