In December 2025, Danny decided to auction off his top pigeons born before 2024 to the Herbots family. However, in early 2026, it became clear that he continues to perform strongly with his squad of pigeons from 2024 and 2025. In just two weeks, he has secured two victories and posted impressive results. A promising sign for the rest of the season. The race from Niergnies on April 25 took place under fairly favorable conditions. The weather was clear, with a light north wind (force 2) and a temperature around 14 degrees. Such conditions usually result in a fair race, where the pigeons are neither extremely aided nor hindered by the wind. Last weekend’s winner from Niergnies is a two-year-old cock, NL24-2407388, a full brother of “Olympic Krijn,” who emerged as the fastest among no fewer than 5.843 pigeons, with a speed of 1.378,147 m/min over a distance of 161 kilometers. Danny also impressively claims places 3, 4, 5 and 6. With 46 prizes from 60 entered pigeons, he also achieves an excellent prize percentage.

25/04/2026 Niergnies 161km

Zone 3 Red 5.843 pigeons:1-3-4-5-6-27-28-29-30-39-41-43-89-93-94-97-102-109-149-155-158-159-186-196-198- etc. 46/60

Zone 3A Red 3.285 pigeons:1-2-3-4-5-14-15-16-17-23-24-26-50-52-53-55-60-63-85-89-90-91-100-105-106-112-114-117-140 etc. 47/60

Club 1.119 pigeons: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-14-15-16-17-18-19-22-23-24-25-29-30-31-33-35-37-41-42-46-47-48-49-50-55-70-80-81-90-97 etc. 47/60

19/04/2026 Niergnies 161km

Club 696 pigeons: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-12-13-14-16-17-18-21-22-24-25-27-28-30-31-37-38-39-43-44-49-50-51-62 etc. 56/64

Full sister "Olympic Krijn"

With these great achievements as a solid foundation, the way is open for even more sporting highlights. We wish Danny all the success, perseverance and above all lots of fun for the rest of the season. Here's to new victories and unforgettable moments! 

Christophe Mathues