Description

ZA 25 OERF 9812, also labelled “Bessi; Marlbank also noted” on the certificate, has recorded results across distances from 215 km to 805 km. Its standout result is 16th place in the 805 km Trans Karoo race, against 552 pigeons. The certificate records a supplied timing of 11:12:34 behind the winner.

Three consecutive top-16% middle-distance finishes and a Richmond Final result in the top 17.5%. Its Trans Karoo placing was in the top 2.9% of the field.

Sire-side bloodline and documented achievements

The sire is B 23-5039984, recorded as Fyto × Suske 984, from the Jos Thoné line.

Fyto 044 — BE 21-5035044

PIPA’s 2023 report records a 1st Club Argenton result over 576 km and 5th Provincial against 1,206 pigeons for this pigeon. The report identifies the pairing as Fyto × Crowchi and describes Fyto as a son of a 1st National Agen winner.

Suske 984 — BE 18-5025162

Suske is listed as the sire’s dam in the supplied pedigree. Jos Thoné’s published racing-season reference identifies Suske among its notable pigeons and records a 1st National category Châteauroux III achievement.

Crowchi — BE 18-5025030

Crowchi in the ancestry. PIPA records that Crowchi is a daughter of Sachi, who won 1st National La Souterraine against 23,848 pigeons.

Albatros — BE 15-2180950 in the earlier generation. The certificate does not provide individual race results for Albatros.

Dam-side information

The dam is ZA 23 Bessi 100, recorded as a gift from Paul Bester.

One Loft Race records, prize money and auction sales

• ZA 25 OERF 9812: its individual race positions are documented, including 16th/552 in the 805 km Trans Karoo.
• Extended family: PIPA and Jos Thoné references document national and provincial achievements for related pigeons, as detailed above.