Auction Overview: A Masterclass in Extreme Distance Performance
GB23Z20343 is an exquisite Dark Hen that stands as a textbook example of high-end distance breeding. This hen is heavily linebred to the multi-performance icon "CHAMPION DARKIE" and perfectly injected with the blood of "CORNELIA" and the legendary "LITTLE GEM" x "WINNY" pairing.
Bred by Bruce McAllister—a fancier famed for investing purely in proven performance rather than fleeting fashion trends—this young hen carries the genetics required to triumph in grueling, multi-day long-distance events.
Deep Pedigree & Ancestral Breakdown
1. The Core Anchor: "CHAMPION DARKIE" (Grandsire on Both Sides)
- The Record: An absolute titan of the skies, winning 1st Section, 15th Open Tarbes National; 2nd Section, 21st Open Tarbes National; 9th Section, 47th Open Tarbes National, and 11th Section, 43rd Open Cholet National.
- The Legacy: He is an NFC Certificate of Merit Award winner. Due to his historical status as an elite long-distance racer and a verified ace breeder, he commanded a staggering £9,000 at public auction. His descendants dominated the racing scene through 2023 and beyond.
2. The Paternal Granddam: "CORNELIA"
- Direct daughter of a 1st National Barcelona winner.
- Granddaughter of the world-famous "RED BARCELONA", a legendary racer and breeder who secured 1st National, 4th International Barcelona against 13,089 birds, plus 23rd National, 75th International Perpignan (20,859 birds).
3. The Maternal Strength: "LITTLE GEM" Lineage via "WINTER GEM"
The sire of the paternal dam is an offshoot of "WINTER GEM", a direct daughter of "CHAMPION LITTLE GEM" (GB10F11851). His jaw-dropping accolades include:
- 1st RPRA UK Long Distance Champion
- 2 x 1st RPRA North East Region Long Distance Awards
- 1st Section, 1st Open National FC Tarbes (conquering 2,945 birds, flying 728 miles at 1070 ypm)
- 14th Open National FC Tarbes against 2,888 birds
- 21st Yorkshire Middle Route Combine Clermont (334 miles against 1,251 birds)
- 29th Section K National FC Saintes (553 miles)
- Note: "WINNY" (GB11N88833) is a highly successful Light Chequer stock hen who flew the NFC Fourgeres 374-mile line as a young bird. She acts as the maternal anchor alongside little gem
4. The Dam's Immediate Siblings
The dam,GB19N15992, is a direct daughter of "CHAMPION DARKIE" when paired to a daughter of "SUPER 90" (Winner of 11th Up North Combine Clermont). Furthermore, she is a full sister to the celebrated distance racers "BIG SMITHY" and a full brother to "THE MACHINE".
Summary of Bidding Value
- Extreme Distance Heritage: Saturated with Tarbes (728 miles) and Barcelona International stamina.
- Proven Commercial Worth: Built tightly around a £9k cornerstone sire ("Champion Darkie") whose lines continue to generate modern winners.
- Pure Integrity: Free from over-commercialized hype, this family represents honest, hard-weather racing pigeons capable of navigating intense headwinds over hundreds of miles.
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