On the national race from Tulle, the yearlings of  Team Hooymans WVL delivered an outstanding performance. Against 5,889 yearlings, they claimed the 3rd, 4th, and 6th national positions!
At the provincial level, the classification is equally impressive: gold, silver, and bronze all go to the West Flanders loft of Team Hooymans. The 2025 season isn't even halfway, yet the Belgian Hooymans lofts already tally six provincial victories. A feat rarely seen.

3rd National – 1st Provincial: NL24-8505386 “386”

On her sire's side, the father is a half-brother to top names like "Den Boswachter", "Brave Harry" and "Brave Star". On the dam’s side, she descends from "New Harry" and "Jeanette" ("Jonge Bliksem" (Gaby Vandenabeele) x "Dirkje" (Gerard Koopman))

4th National – 2nd Provincial: NL24-8505737 “737”

“737” is a daughter of "Son New Harry", sire of the 10th National Ace Pigeon L.D. YL KBDB 2021. Her dam also impresses, descending from "Jonge Dion" x "Leontine" (3x Teletekst at Dautzenberg). A powerful blend of speed, endurance, and proven genetics — no wonder she shines at the top.

6th National – 3rd Provincial: NL24-8505729

This top cock is a son of "Son Blue Brave", himself from the pair "Blue Brave" x "Daughter Strongpair".
On the dam's side, we find the bloodlines of Jan Hooymans' own world famous "Harry" and "Birdy", arguably the best Million Dollar-racer ever. It's clear why this cock ranks among the elite.

Impressive full-team performance

It wasn't just the headliners performing — the entire team showed overwhelming form.

Provincial

Yearlings (938 b.): 1, 2, 3, 19, 31, 33, 43, 45, 46, 48, 59, 62, 65, 87, 89, ...
Old birds (1007 b.): 9, 43, 52, 81, 99, ...

National

Yearlings (5,889 b.): 3, 4, 6, 87, 174, 181, 217, 237, 240, 245, 316, 330, 343, 451, 458, 565, ...
Old birds (5,912 b.): 34, 161, 189, 330, 393, 410, 432, 507, ...

Seldom do we witness such a dominant collective performance on a single race. Every segment of the team is clearly in top form.

Tulle confirms Team Hooymans WVL’s dominance

With these exceptional performances, the West Flanders branch of Team Hooymans firmly establishes itself as a national powerhouse. Week after week, they appear on the biggest stages — and their class shines both in the sky and on paper.

To be continued...

Maarten Herbots