Lot Details: GB23Z20348 – Dark Chequer Hen, also a video in images.
Overview
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a superb Dark Chequer Hen bred by the renowned Bruce McAllister. This hen features an elite pedigree densely packed with legendary national and international winning racing lines, including LEGACY, CHAMPION DARKIE, SERGENT CECIL, and ARMSTRONG.
Sire: GB18N19544 – Chequer
A top-tier cock combining elite national winning bloodlines:
- Grandson of CHAMPION LEGACY – Winner of: 1st Section, 1st Open NFC Tarbes 2012 (against 2,808 birds).
- Bloodlines of SERGENT CECIL – Winner of: 1st L&SECC.
Dam: GB19N15917 – Dark Chequer
An incredible breeding hen containing pure international class. She is a granddaughter of CHAMPION DARKIE x ARMSTRONG, also carrying the exceptional lines of NEARCO, SEVEN UP, and LADY ONE UP.
- Sire of Dam: A top-breeding son of CHAMPION DARKIE paired with a superstar daughter of ARMSTRONG (1st International Perpignan & "MATADOR" 2nd International Barcelona).
- Dam of Dam: A direct daughter of CHAMPION DARKIE paired with a superstar daughter of ARMSTRONG (and "ANNICK" 3rd International Bordeaux).
Key Performance Highlights within this Pedigree
The "LEGACY" Bloodline
A legendary family responsible for top performances at the highest level across multiple generations:
- 1st Section, 1st Open NFC Tarbes (2,808 birds)
- RPRA Region Award Winner & NFC Ace Pigeon Award Winner
- NFC Hall of Fame Award recipient
- RPRA National Award recipient
- Direct descendants and family track records include:
- 1st Section, 14th Open BICC Agen
- 4th Section, 14th Open BICC Poitiers
- 1st Section, 23rd Open L&SECC Tarbes
- 4th, 20th, 28th, 33rd Open NFC Tarbes
- 45th, 71st, 106th Open NFC Tarbes
- 134th Open BBC Niort
The "SERGENT CECIL" Bloodline
- 1st L&SECC Tarbes
- 10th & 23rd Open Tarbes
- 43rd L&SECC Alencon
The "CHAMPION DARKIE" & "ARMSTRONG" Bloodline
A supreme international line dominating distance and multi-day racing classics:
- CHAMPION DARKIE: Winner of 1st Section, 15th Open Tarbes National.
- ARMSTRONG: Legendary 1st International Perpignan.
- MATADOR: 2nd International Barcelona.
- ANNICK: 3rd International Bordeaux.
- Other key family performances:
- 1st Section, 7th Open BBC National Palamos (683 miles)
- 7th Section, 38th Open BICC National Perpignan (625 miles)
- 13th and 15th Open Tarbes National
- 16th Section, 47th Open NFC Tarbes (563 miles)
- 2nd, 35th, 123rd Open BBC National Palamos
- 2nd National Perpignan (620 miles) / 10th International
The Bert Sheppard Foundation Lines
Bred from international winning families through Bert Sheppard, incorporating the phenomenal genes of NEARCO, LADY ONE UP, and SEVEN UP (responsible for 4th Section, 98th Open Messac, and a multitude of top-tier cross-channel positions).
Summary
GB23Z20348 represents a masterclass in modern distance racing genetics. Fusing the very best of British National winners with Europe's elite International Barcelona, Perpignan, and Bordeaux performers, this hen is an absolute must-have asset for any serious breeding loft looking to introduce true stamina, grit, and winning pedigree.
