The ace pigeon of the year in the extreme long distance was not an easy task and the pigeons had to win 3 prizes to be classified here. The winner here is Van Waeyenberghe Jeroen from Hemelveerdegem, 2nd is Bracke Frederik from Waregem and 3rd is Bernard D'Hondt from Malonne.

TOP 3 

1. Van Waeyenberghe Jeroen ( Hemelveerdegem ) BE 20-4216501 9.58
2. Bracke Frederik ( Waregem ) BE 21-3062274 10.99
3. Bernard D’Hondt ( Malonne ) BE 20-1018064 22.57

1st Van Waeyenberghe Jeroen ( Hemelveerdegem ) 9.58

3 Nat (z) Pau 1.242p ( 21 Nat 3.080p )
47 Nat (z) Perpignan 2.729p
89 Nat (z) St.Vincent 1.168p

This top pigeon from Van Waeyenberghe Jeroen has won 3 top prizes in the marathon and became 11th National Ace Pigeon marathon KBDB 2023 and 4th best over 3 marathon races this season. This pigeon was bred by De Smeyter – Restiaen.

2nd Bracke Frederik ( Waregem ) BE 21-3062274 10.99 

15 Nat Pau 3.080p
199 Nat Perpignan 5.722p
201 Nat St.Vincent 2.853p

This top pigeon “Louis” was the 7th best pigeon in Belgium over 3 extreme long distance races nationally this season and finished here with silver. His father is “234/18” Zwarten Diamant from Roger Debusschere and is Batenburg – Van de Merwe x “Zus Black Magic” from Erik Limbourg. The mother is “NL 037/19” Inbred Sumerian Fighter 1 Int.Nat Barcelona 2017 Batenburg – Van de Merwe

3rd Bernard D’Hondt ( Malonne ) BE 20-1018064 22.57

 8 Prov Pau 183p
25 Prov Perpignan 386p
137 Nat (z) St.Vincent 1.168p

This hen is a daughter of “453/19” breed Etienne Meirlaen x Depasse Lardenoye x “499/19” direct Depasse Lardenoye.