Description

4811 NRHU 25 — WJ Forbes / JJM Lofts

Janssen-related European OLR bloodlines

4811 NRHU 25 is bred by WJ Forbes and entered by JJM Lofts for Marlbank. The pedigree combines the Peter Veenstra European racing family, including “Son Jappeloup 285”, with the breeding line of 0062 NRHU 24, described as a consistent racer for JJM Lofts.

Sire — 760 NRHU 23

The sire is 760 NRHU 23, a blue pigeon. His parents are 1433285 NL 21, “Son Jappeloup 285,” and 3122747 BE 20, a Belgian breeding hen. The pedigree records that this pair was sold to Albert Lingenfelder for R150,000. Their first-year mating produced eight youngsters, seven of which won, with two becoming best birds in their respective clubs.

1433285 NL 21 — “Son Jappeloup 285”

Bred by Peter Veenstra, this pigeon was described as the best European pigeon in the AfrikaPro loft for the 2022 series until the final. Its listed Hot Spot results were:

• 22nd in Race 8, 480 km, against 528 pigeons.
• 24th in Race 6, 430 km, against 515 pigeons.
• 25th in Race 9, 239 km, against 519 pigeons.
• 27th in Race 4, 330 km, against 619 pigeons.
• 57th in Race 3, 280 km, against 633 pigeons.

A published AfrikaPro auction listing records a winning bid of R78,000 for 1433285 NL 21.

Ancestors of Son Jappeloup 285

NL 13 5305268 — “Jappeloup”

The pedigree records Jappeloup as 7th in the Dutch Young Bird Olympiad competition in 2015. Other listed results include 11th at Sittard against 21,493 pigeons, 14th at LoAN against 10,548, 16th at Weert against 22,041, 27th at Nanteuil against 8,552 and 32nd at Gien against 6,022.

DV 07274-19-712 — “Harry’s Game”

Harry’s Game finished 8th in the 2020 South African Million Dollar Pigeon Race Final against 1,548 pigeons. The pedigree identifies this pigeon as a granddaughter of Porsche 911 and records Jessica, its maternal line, as 2nd Ace Bird in the RV Young Bird competition in 2009.

3122747 BE 20 — Belgian breeding hen

This hen was imported by Roland Bouwer from Luc and Nadia Sioen in Belgium. The pedigree describes her as a super breeder for JJM Lofts, credited with producing seven club winners in her first year.

Her offspring include the following recorded club and regional performances:

• 484/23 — Best Bird, Durbanville Club, 2024.
• 2nd Best Bird, NRHU, 2024.
• 574/23 — Best Bird, Vredendal Club, 2024.

Dam — 0062 NRHU 24

The dam is 0062 NRHU 24, a blue pigeon described as a very consistent racer for JJM Lofts. She recorded three first-bird results before being injured and retired to stock.

09157 OERF 17

The dam's pedigree includes 09157 OERF 17, a chequer pigeon from the original Robert Scott line. It is described as a top racer and the best breeding hen for JJM Lofts. Her family includes:

• 0329 ZA SOTVL 15, “Champ 0329” — Oscar/Janssen/Fabry line, described as a breeder of many good racers.
• 1019 ZA SOTVLD 13, “1019” — Janssen line, described as a super breeder for JJM Lofts.