Six youngsters from proven performance lines, with a strong influence from H. & E.J. Eijerkamp
Over the past few years, Maarten Hakvoort from Urk has built a team of racing pigeons in which results and pedigree are paramount. He has a particularly close relationship with the renowned H. & E.J. Eijerkamp partnership. Through these contacts, Maarten has been able to acquire several valuable pigeons whose influence is clearly reflected in his present breeding loft.
The pedigrees of the six 2026 youngsters offered here include the lines of New Arthur, New Horizon, Astrix, Barend J., Arabella and Eijerkamp’s Olympiad pigeons. We also find proven performers from S. & P. van Helden, Dirk Buwalda and Maarten Hakvoort himself.
What stands out is the combination of national victories, leading NPO positions and strong results against large fields. This selection includes close relatives of the 1st National Lorris, Section 4, against 5,798 pigeons, the 1st Weert against 2,103 pigeons and the 1st Heusden-Zolder against 6,349 pigeons. The family of “Peter” is also represented, with a 6th place in the 2019 PIPA ranking and excellent results in the middle-distance and one-day long-distance races.
For this Top Pigeons auction, Maarten has selected six youngsters, each offering interesting breeding prospects in its own right: from direct offspring of proven winners to descendants of national front-runners and Olympiad pigeons.
Six different pedigrees with one clear common factor: the performances of their parents and close relatives form the foundation of this selection.
1 – NL26-8365742 ♂
Anton Jr. × Lauri – proven lines of Van Panhuis and Hakvoort
A young cock bred from “Anton Jr.” and “Lauri”. The sire is a son of “Anton”, winner of, among other results, 1st Heusden-Zolder against 6,349 pigeons, 1st against 11,814 pigeons and 2nd against 11,396 pigeons. The dam comes from the line of “Peter”, who finished 6th in the 2019 PIPA ranking and was 5th Ace Pigeon Middle Distance in Section 11.
An interesting combination of two families that have already proved their worth in Maarten’s racing loft.
2 – NL26-8365756 ♀
Paternal half-sister to 1st National Lorris, Section 4, against 5,798 pigeons
This young hen is a daughter of “New Arthur” (H. & E.J. Eijerkamp), who is also the sire of national Lorris winner “Mr. Gray”. “New Arthur” himself was, among other distinctions, 6th Ace Pigeon Middle Distance in 2020 and 3rd ACG Ace Pigeon Middle Distance in 2020.
The dam is “Halfzuster Schalie” from the S. & P. van Helden lines, a family with several NPO and one-day long-distance performances. A direct daughter of a proven breeding cock.
3 – NL26-8365757 ♂
Paternal half-brother to 1st National Lorris, Section 4, against 5,798 pigeons
This young cock also has “New Arthur” as his sire, making him a paternal half-brother to “Mr. Gray”, the national Lorris winner. Besides his breeding record, “New Arthur” has an extensive racing record, including 1st Chimay against 245 pigeons and 8th ACG against 2,474 pigeons.
The dam is again “Halfzuster Schalie” from S. & P. van Helden. This cock is therefore a full brother to Lot 2, NL26-8365756. An opportunity for fanciers looking specifically for the proven Lorris line.
4 – NL26-8365762 ♂
Dirk × Patriot’s Dina – Buwalda and Van Helden
A young cock bred from “Dirk”, a son of “Dirk Senior” and “Miss Blue” of Dirk Buwalda. This family includes, among other results, 1st Chimay against 220 pigeons, 10th Chimay against 2,526 pigeons and 9th Heusden-Zolder against 6,349 pigeons.
The dam, “Patriot’s Dina”, comes from S. & P. van Helden and is a full sister to “Super 157”, ranked 22nd nationally in the FCI World Best Pigeon ranking. A combination of Buwalda bloodlines and the proven Van Helden family.
5 – NL26-8365765 ♂
Peter Jr. × Miss Beauty – middle-distance and one-day long-distance performances
The sire, “Peter Jr.”, is a son of Maarten Hakvoort’s “Peter”. Among other achievements, “Peter” finished 6th in the 2019 PIPA ranking, was 5th Ace Pigeon Middle Distance in Section 11 and won 1st Boxmeer against 321 pigeons and 1st Chimay against 246 pigeons.
The dam, “Miss Beauty”, descends from “Jonge Euro Boy” and “De Gravin”, combining Eijerkamp, Van Panhuis and De Ruijter bloodlines. A young cock bringing together several proven middle-distance families.
6 – NL26-8365766 ♂
Astrix × Celia – Eijerkamp performances combined with Hakvoort
A young cock bred from “Astrix” of H. & E.J. Eijerkamp and “Celia” of Maarten Hakvoort. “Astrix” won 1st Weert against 2,103 pigeons and was, among other distinctions, 1st National Yearling Ace Pigeon in De Allerbeste and 9th WHZB Middle Distance.
The dam, “Celia”, won 1st Heusden-Zolder against 6,349 pigeons, was 2nd Ace Pigeon in her section and achieved several leading positions. A direct youngster from two pigeons with convincing racing records.