Up for auction is GB23Z26070, a proven performer and outstanding racing cock bred by the renowned F. Bristow of Sandygate Lofts. This pigeon blends a spectacular racing pedigree of Kings Cup winners with modern, elite Etienne Meirlaen long-distance lines.
Not only does this bird carry an elite heritage, but he is also a proven prize winner—recently securing an exceptional 2nd Club placement against fierce competition.
Racing Record & Achievements
GB23Z26070 has already shown his tenacity and speed on the road, recently putting up a stellar performance in the Dorrington and Digby R P C:
- Race: Blandford OB3 (06/07/2024)
- Result: 2nd Club (Beaten only by a loftmate!)
- Velocity: An impressive 1701.955 Yards/Minute
- Distance: 159 Miles 245 Yards
- Competition: Part of a dominant loft performance where F. Bristow took the top 6 positions overall.
Exceptional Pedigree Overview
Sire: GB16Z18835 (Blue Cheq)
Bred by F. Bristow, he is a direct son of a Kings Cup Winner from Lerwick.
- Grand-Sire (GB04S633353 - 'KEZIE'): A legendary racer and Casaert-based breeder. 1st Open NRCC Lerwick (503 miles) in 2008, winning the prestigious King's Cup. He is a phenomenal grandsire to 1st Open Bordeaux MNFC 2014 and a sire/grandsire to multiple top-tier winners.
- Grand-Dam (GB14X38844): A superb stock hen retained specifically for breeding, carrying the finest Little/Bristow bloodlines.
Dam: BELGE-18-6008487 'Liviu' (Blue)
An exceptional, direct Etienne Meirlaen hen purchased specifically by Sandygate Lofts to introduce elite International long-distance血液 into their winning family.
- Grand-Sire (BELGE-15-4254722 - 'Sweet Monar'): A direct son of the legendary 'Monar', who won 1st International Narbonne against 12,605 birds, 1st National Narbonne, and 11th/6330 National Narbonne.
- Grand-Dam (BELGE-15-4254736 - 'Starlightning'): A direct granddaughter of 'Monar' and 'Starlight' (2nd International Tarbes 12,549 birds, 9th National Montauban).
Key Selling Points
- Proven on the Road: Skip the guesswork. This cock has already proven he can find the line at over 1700 ypm.
- The King’s Cup Factor: Infused with the iconic 500+ mile Lerwick King's Cup winning blood.
- Belgian Distance Royalty: Backed heavily by Etienne Meirlaen's 'Monar' line—synonymous with world-class consistency at the highest level of international racing.
An outstanding opportunity to acquire a young, performance-proven racing cock that possesses both the pedigree to breed future champions and the track record to back it up.
