‘
‘Peke’, bred by Ferdinand and Koen Mariën of Tielen from two original Dierckx-Visschers pigeons, raced under Combinatie Ebben and achieved remarkable results throughout her career. Her most notable victory came on July 1st, 2022:
1st National Ruffec (760 km) – 9,998 pigeons
Fastest pigeon of the day across all national races from Bordeaux and Ruffec, outperforming 23,855 pigeons in total!
Over her racing career, ‘Peke’ was entered 35 times, securing 32 prizes in the top 25% (1:4), including 23 prizes in the top 10% (1:10) and 7 prizes in the top 1% (1:100) — a model of consistency and class.
Highlights from Her Racing Career:
1st National Ruffec (760 km) – 9,998 pigeons
17th Nevers (580 km) – 1,842 pigeons
21st Bierges (144 km) – 1,881 pigeons
25th NPO Châteauroux (628 km) – 3,304 pigeons (tough race, only 1,012 m/min)
28th Issoudun (605 km) – 2,351 pigeons
38th Quiévrain (209 km) – 4,422 pigeons
44th Chimay (221 km) – 5,421 pigeons
76th Provincial Châlons (337 km) – 10,901 pigeons
155th Provincial Morlincourt (313 km) – 20,278 pigeons
Following her national triumph, ‘Peke’ was retired to the breeding loft, where she proved to be just as valuable.
Children of ‘Peke’:
NL24-8252916
1st Soissons – 3,908 pigeons
NL23-9147666 ‘Salvador’
1st Provincial Ace Pigeon Natour Afdeling 8/GOU 2024
1st Bierges – 2,939 pigeons
2nd Provincial Chimay – 11,374 pigeons
7th Sourdun – 6,094 pigeons
17th Provincial Soissons – 19,280 pigeons
20th Chimay – 3,363 pigeons
29th Bierges – 11,333 pigeons
NL23-9147665 ‘Suzy’
4th Provincial Chimay – 11,374 pigeons
5th Châlons – 1,228 pigeons
10th Provincial Chimay – 7,646 pigeons
13th Tienen – 2,947 pigeons
14th Provincial Bierges – 16,149 pigeons
24th Provincial Duffel – 13,910 pigeons
24th Tienen – 4,294 pigeons
31st Provincial Issoudun – 8,840 pigeons
39th Sourdun – 6,094 pigeons
NL24-8145218 (Frans Strikker)
1st Quiévrain – 1,218 pigeons
NL24-8141014 (Jelle Jellema)
Genotype: CRY1 AGTT