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MALARIA – THE GO-SLOW DISEASE by Hannes Grove

Keep Walking · Apr 6, 2020 ·

MALARIA – THE GO-SLOW DISEASE by Hannes Grove – www.grovelofts.co.za) Red blood cells are vertebrate’s principal means of delivering oxygen to muscle tissue. If this ability is hampered, there is a shortage of oxygen which in turn means under-performance. In pigeon racing this means you are “off the pace” by a few minutes. The pigeons […]

WEN DIE WEDVLUG UIT DIE NESPAN met erkenning aan Hannes Grove

Keep Walking · Apr 6, 2020 ·

WEN DIE WEDVLUG UIT DIE NESPAN met erkenning aan Hannes Grove ‘n Suksesvolle vliegseisoen begin reeds in die nespan. Duifies wat geteel word sonder die regte voeding en gesondheid sal NOOIT kan kers vashou by hulle ewekniee wat wel die regte versorging gehad het nie. Baie duiweboere sukkel om te verstaan waarom hulle jong duiwe […]

Waaroor jy moet beskik, en wat jy behoort te doen om ‘n kampioen te wees. Hannes Grove.

Keep Walking · Apr 6, 2020 ·

Met erkenning aan: HANNES GROVE. Praatjie voorberei vir Kosmos duiweklub Unie Royal Challenge veiling 2018 http://www.grovelofts.co.za Inleiding Dankie vir die geleentheid Die wat ons ken sal weet dat ons nie te koop loop met ons prestasies nie – ‘n Ou is net so goed soos jou laaste wedvlug/seisoen Ek deel graag […]

FOR THE NEWCOMER IN PIGEON RACING

Keep Walking · Dec 7, 2019 ·

Here at TOP PIGEON we believe that Pigeon Caring & Keeping involves providing for all their basic needs and keeping them safe. Maybe we can learn from each other and get the pigeon racing sport to grow in South Africa by learning what the champions are doing. It’s not a pleasant experience on race day […]

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Date	Auction	Username	Bid	Status
25th October 2026 10:11	LOT 20 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Dr. de Weerd I-BE-26-6155538 -FULL SIBLING TO AFRIKAPRO 2026 FINAL RACE WINNER WINNING $75 000.00—–SIRE: NL 25-1344972 M — “FS × 401 – 972” Blue bar cock bred by Dr. de Weerd Pigeons for stock from top South African performance lines. His sire, “Freak Show,” won the 2024 AFRIKAPRO Blue Jacket, Brown Jacket and 601 km final against 1,728 pigeons. His dam, “401,” is a full sister to “Arrow,” breeder of a Dinokeng main race winner and ace bird(“BLUE MOON” SOLD FOR R400 000.00 ON TOPPIGEON). “401” also bred “Airforce 2,” 4th Blue Jacket at AFRIKAPRO 2024.—————-DAM: ZA JWDK-24-4198 V — “SIERRA BLUE” Blue bar hen from Pigeon Palace, placed 6th in the 2025 AFRIKAPRO 601 km final and 23rd Ace Pigeon (Blue Jacket). Her sire, “Numero Uno” (PERC-19-4314), also sired the 24th-place finisher in the 2023 AFRIKAPRO final. Her dam, “Super Blue” (GPU-21-11177), is a full sister to “Frankie,” 11th Ace Pigeon at AFRIKAPRO, and traces to the “Master Mind” and “Lead the Way” lines.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	kanapson	R50,000	Current bid: R50,000
25th October 2026 10:11	LOT 20 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Dr. de Weerd I-BE-26-6155538 -FULL SIBLING TO AFRIKAPRO 2026 FINAL RACE WINNER WINNING $75 000.00—–SIRE: NL 25-1344972 M — “FS × 401 – 972” Blue bar cock bred by Dr. de Weerd Pigeons for stock from top South African performance lines. His sire, “Freak Show,” won the 2024 AFRIKAPRO Blue Jacket, Brown Jacket and 601 km final against 1,728 pigeons. His dam, “401,” is a full sister to “Arrow,” breeder of a Dinokeng main race winner and ace bird(“BLUE MOON” SOLD FOR R400 000.00 ON TOPPIGEON). “401” also bred “Airforce 2,” 4th Blue Jacket at AFRIKAPRO 2024.—————-DAM: ZA JWDK-24-4198 V — “SIERRA BLUE” Blue bar hen from Pigeon Palace, placed 6th in the 2025 AFRIKAPRO 601 km final and 23rd Ace Pigeon (Blue Jacket). Her sire, “Numero Uno” (PERC-19-4314), also sired the 24th-place finisher in the 2023 AFRIKAPRO final. Her dam, “Super Blue” (GPU-21-11177), is a full sister to “Frankie,” 11th Ace Pigeon at AFRIKAPRO, and traces to the “Master Mind” and “Lead the Way” lines.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	wonderfull	R50,000	Current bid: R50,000
25th October 2026 10:11	LOT 25 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Jort Batenburg & PIPA-NL-25-1280037 -12TH BLUE JACKET , 43RD GREEN JACKET , 46TH BROWN JACKET ,————SIRE: ZA23-CYRL-7470 “RUBY” Proven AfrikaPro performer in 2024, winning 2nd over 330 km against 2,155 pigeons, 8th over 240 km against 2,230 pigeons, 13th over 148 km against 2,493 pigeons, and 13th over 201 km against 2,236 pigeons. Ruby is bred from ZA20-TRPF-1875 and ZA20-GPU-9387, combining South African bloodlines with demonstrated one-loft racing performance.————–DAM: NL24-8398694 “PRIMUS X LAUREAAT PORSCHE” Daughter of “Primus Interpares” BE17-4017181, 1st International Ace Barcelona 2019–2023, and “Laureaat Porsche” BE22-4151115, 2nd National Ace KBDB Long Distance Yearlings 2023. Her sire is a son of “Invictus,” 1st European Ace Pigeon ELD 2015. Her dam, raced by Karlo Van Rompaey, won 2nd National Libourne against 4,822 pigeons, 9th National Aurillac against 6,512 pigeons and 15th National Souillac against 6,085 pigeons. A pedigree bringing together outstanding Barcelona endurance and national long-distance performance.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	andrew	R12,000	Current bid: R12,000
25th October 2026 10:11	LOT 20 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Dr. de Weerd I-BE-26-6155538 -FULL SIBLING TO AFRIKAPRO 2026 FINAL RACE WINNER WINNING $75 000.00—–SIRE: NL 25-1344972 M — “FS × 401 – 972” Blue bar cock bred by Dr. de Weerd Pigeons for stock from top South African performance lines. His sire, “Freak Show,” won the 2024 AFRIKAPRO Blue Jacket, Brown Jacket and 601 km final against 1,728 pigeons. His dam, “401,” is a full sister to “Arrow,” breeder of a Dinokeng main race winner and ace bird(“BLUE MOON” SOLD FOR R400 000.00 ON TOPPIGEON). “401” also bred “Airforce 2,” 4th Blue Jacket at AFRIKAPRO 2024.—————-DAM: ZA JWDK-24-4198 V — “SIERRA BLUE” Blue bar hen from Pigeon Palace, placed 6th in the 2025 AFRIKAPRO 601 km final and 23rd Ace Pigeon (Blue Jacket). Her sire, “Numero Uno” (PERC-19-4314), also sired the 24th-place finisher in the 2023 AFRIKAPRO final. Her dam, “Super Blue” (GPU-21-11177), is a full sister to “Frankie,” 11th Ace Pigeon at AFRIKAPRO, and traces to the “Master Mind” and “Lead the Way” lines.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	wonderfull	R30,500	Current bid: R50,000
25th October 2026 10:11	LOT 20 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Dr. de Weerd I-BE-26-6155538 -FULL SIBLING TO AFRIKAPRO 2026 FINAL RACE WINNER WINNING $75 000.00—–SIRE: NL 25-1344972 M — “FS × 401 – 972” Blue bar cock bred by Dr. de Weerd Pigeons for stock from top South African performance lines. His sire, “Freak Show,” won the 2024 AFRIKAPRO Blue Jacket, Brown Jacket and 601 km final against 1,728 pigeons. His dam, “401,” is a full sister to “Arrow,” breeder of a Dinokeng main race winner and ace bird(“BLUE MOON” SOLD FOR R400 000.00 ON TOPPIGEON). “401” also bred “Airforce 2,” 4th Blue Jacket at AFRIKAPRO 2024.—————-DAM: ZA JWDK-24-4198 V — “SIERRA BLUE” Blue bar hen from Pigeon Palace, placed 6th in the 2025 AFRIKAPRO 601 km final and 23rd Ace Pigeon (Blue Jacket). Her sire, “Numero Uno” (PERC-19-4314), also sired the 24th-place finisher in the 2023 AFRIKAPRO final. Her dam, “Super Blue” (GPU-21-11177), is a full sister to “Frankie,” 11th Ace Pigeon at AFRIKAPRO, and traces to the “Master Mind” and “Lead the Way” lines.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	kanapson	R30,000	Current bid: R50,000
25th October 2026 10:10	LOT 20 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Dr. de Weerd I-BE-26-6155538 -FULL SIBLING TO AFRIKAPRO 2026 FINAL RACE WINNER WINNING $75 000.00—–SIRE: NL 25-1344972 M — “FS × 401 – 972” Blue bar cock bred by Dr. de Weerd Pigeons for stock from top South African performance lines. His sire, “Freak Show,” won the 2024 AFRIKAPRO Blue Jacket, Brown Jacket and 601 km final against 1,728 pigeons. His dam, “401,” is a full sister to “Arrow,” breeder of a Dinokeng main race winner and ace bird(“BLUE MOON” SOLD FOR R400 000.00 ON TOPPIGEON). “401” also bred “Airforce 2,” 4th Blue Jacket at AFRIKAPRO 2024.—————-DAM: ZA JWDK-24-4198 V — “SIERRA BLUE” Blue bar hen from Pigeon Palace, placed 6th in the 2025 AFRIKAPRO 601 km final and 23rd Ace Pigeon (Blue Jacket). Her sire, “Numero Uno” (PERC-19-4314), also sired the 24th-place finisher in the 2023 AFRIKAPRO final. Her dam, “Super Blue” (GPU-21-11177), is a full sister to “Frankie,” 11th Ace Pigeon at AFRIKAPRO, and traces to the “Master Mind” and “Lead the Way” lines.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	kanapson	R24,500	Current bid: R50,000
25th October 2026 10:10	LOT 20 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Dr. de Weerd I-BE-26-6155538 -FULL SIBLING TO AFRIKAPRO 2026 FINAL RACE WINNER WINNING $75 000.00—–SIRE: NL 25-1344972 M — “FS × 401 – 972” Blue bar cock bred by Dr. de Weerd Pigeons for stock from top South African performance lines. His sire, “Freak Show,” won the 2024 AFRIKAPRO Blue Jacket, Brown Jacket and 601 km final against 1,728 pigeons. His dam, “401,” is a full sister to “Arrow,” breeder of a Dinokeng main race winner and ace bird(“BLUE MOON” SOLD FOR R400 000.00 ON TOPPIGEON). “401” also bred “Airforce 2,” 4th Blue Jacket at AFRIKAPRO 2024.—————-DAM: ZA JWDK-24-4198 V — “SIERRA BLUE” Blue bar hen from Pigeon Palace, placed 6th in the 2025 AFRIKAPRO 601 km final and 23rd Ace Pigeon (Blue Jacket). Her sire, “Numero Uno” (PERC-19-4314), also sired the 24th-place finisher in the 2023 AFRIKAPRO final. Her dam, “Super Blue” (GPU-21-11177), is a full sister to “Frankie,” 11th Ace Pigeon at AFRIKAPRO, and traces to the “Master Mind” and “Lead the Way” lines.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	wonderfull	R25,000	Current bid: R50,000
25th October 2026 10:10	LOT 20 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Dr. de Weerd I-BE-26-6155538 -FULL SIBLING TO AFRIKAPRO 2026 FINAL RACE WINNER WINNING $75 000.00—–SIRE: NL 25-1344972 M — “FS × 401 – 972” Blue bar cock bred by Dr. de Weerd Pigeons for stock from top South African performance lines. His sire, “Freak Show,” won the 2024 AFRIKAPRO Blue Jacket, Brown Jacket and 601 km final against 1,728 pigeons. His dam, “401,” is a full sister to “Arrow,” breeder of a Dinokeng main race winner and ace bird(“BLUE MOON” SOLD FOR R400 000.00 ON TOPPIGEON). “401” also bred “Airforce 2,” 4th Blue Jacket at AFRIKAPRO 2024.—————-DAM: ZA JWDK-24-4198 V — “SIERRA BLUE” Blue bar hen from Pigeon Palace, placed 6th in the 2025 AFRIKAPRO 601 km final and 23rd Ace Pigeon (Blue Jacket). Her sire, “Numero Uno” (PERC-19-4314), also sired the 24th-place finisher in the 2023 AFRIKAPRO final. Her dam, “Super Blue” (GPU-21-11177), is a full sister to “Frankie,” 11th Ace Pigeon at AFRIKAPRO, and traces to the “Master Mind” and “Lead the Way” lines.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	wonderfull	R24,000	Current bid: R50,000
25th October 2026 10:10	LOT 20 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Dr. de Weerd I-BE-26-6155538 -FULL SIBLING TO AFRIKAPRO 2026 FINAL RACE WINNER WINNING $75 000.00—–SIRE: NL 25-1344972 M — “FS × 401 – 972” Blue bar cock bred by Dr. de Weerd Pigeons for stock from top South African performance lines. His sire, “Freak Show,” won the 2024 AFRIKAPRO Blue Jacket, Brown Jacket and 601 km final against 1,728 pigeons. His dam, “401,” is a full sister to “Arrow,” breeder of a Dinokeng main race winner and ace bird(“BLUE MOON” SOLD FOR R400 000.00 ON TOPPIGEON). “401” also bred “Airforce 2,” 4th Blue Jacket at AFRIKAPRO 2024.—————-DAM: ZA JWDK-24-4198 V — “SIERRA BLUE” Blue bar hen from Pigeon Palace, placed 6th in the 2025 AFRIKAPRO 601 km final and 23rd Ace Pigeon (Blue Jacket). Her sire, “Numero Uno” (PERC-19-4314), also sired the 24th-place finisher in the 2023 AFRIKAPRO final. Her dam, “Super Blue” (GPU-21-11177), is a full sister to “Frankie,” 11th Ace Pigeon at AFRIKAPRO, and traces to the “Master Mind” and “Lead the Way” lines.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	kanapson	R23,500	Current bid: R50,000
25th October 2026 10:10	LOT 47 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Jort Batenburg & PIPA-NL-25-1280073 -SIRE: ZA23-CYRL-7470 “RUBY” Proven AfrikaPro performer in 2024, winning 2nd over 330 km against 2,155 pigeons, 8th over 240 km against 2,230 pigeons, 13th over 148 km against 2,493 pigeons, and 13th over 201 km against 2,236 pigeons. Ruby is bred from ZA20-TRPF-1875 and ZA20-GPU-9387, combining South African bloodlines with demonstrated one-loft racing performance.————–DAM: NL24-8398694 “PRIMUS X LAUREAAT PORSCHE” Daughter of “Primus Interpares” BE17-4017181, 1st International Ace Barcelona 2019–2023, and “Laureaat Porsche” BE22-4151115, 2nd National Ace KBDB Long Distance Yearlings 2023. Her sire is a son of “Invictus,” 1st European Ace Pigeon ELD 2015. Her dam, raced by Karlo Van Rompaey, won 2nd National Libourne against 4,822 pigeons, 9th National Aurillac against 6,512 pigeons and 15th National Souillac against 6,085 pigeons. A pedigree bringing together outstanding Barcelona endurance and national long-distance performance.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	bokboer	R2,000	Current bid: R2,000
25th October 2026 10:08	LOT 82 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Pigeon Palace-ZA-25-TPA-7474 – Full Sibling ‘Lara’ Phenomenal record breaking racing machine at Afrika Pro 2025 (SOLD FOR +- 2.2 MILLION RAND ON PIPA IN 2025). 1st Ace pigeon overall (Blue Jacket) 1st Ace pigeon long distance (Brown Jacket) 3rd final race 601 km 1150 mpm.Best racer in the history of the Afrika Pro series..Half sibling ‘Fiero’ 2nd Final Afrika Pro ’25 601 km. Co-winner race 9 500KM————SIRE:ZAABL-24-1458 C ‘Palace Prince’ . Bred by Alwyn Bester Kittel-Di Caprio Mealy Pied Inbred to ‘Special Kittel’ and the ’95 hen’. Bred from a super performing family of pigeons..Sire to legendary ‘Lara’ phenomenal record breaking racing machine at Afrika Pro 2025. 1st Ace pigeon overall (Blue JACKET) 1st Ace pigeon long distance (Brown Jacket) 3rd final race 601 km 1150 mpm. ———-DAM:PWDU-20-2638 H ‘Mienke sister’ Pigeon Palace.Her sister ‘Mienke’ was an outstanding performer at Dinokeng OLR. Mother to phenomenal record breaking racing machine “LARA” at Afrika Pro 2025.1st Ace pigeon overall (Blue Jacket) 1st Ace pigeon long distance (Brown Jacket) 3rd final race 601 km 1150 mpm.SEE PEDIGREE!!!	kanapson	R51,000	Current bid: R51,000
25th October 2026 10:08	LOT 82 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Pigeon Palace-ZA-25-TPA-7474 – Full Sibling ‘Lara’ Phenomenal record breaking racing machine at Afrika Pro 2025 (SOLD FOR +- 2.2 MILLION RAND ON PIPA IN 2025). 1st Ace pigeon overall (Blue Jacket) 1st Ace pigeon long distance (Brown Jacket) 3rd final race 601 km 1150 mpm.Best racer in the history of the Afrika Pro series..Half sibling ‘Fiero’ 2nd Final Afrika Pro ’25 601 km. Co-winner race 9 500KM————SIRE:ZAABL-24-1458 C ‘Palace Prince’ . Bred by Alwyn Bester Kittel-Di Caprio Mealy Pied Inbred to ‘Special Kittel’ and the ’95 hen’. Bred from a super performing family of pigeons..Sire to legendary ‘Lara’ phenomenal record breaking racing machine at Afrika Pro 2025. 1st Ace pigeon overall (Blue JACKET) 1st Ace pigeon long distance (Brown Jacket) 3rd final race 601 km 1150 mpm. ———-DAM:PWDU-20-2638 H ‘Mienke sister’ Pigeon Palace.Her sister ‘Mienke’ was an outstanding performer at Dinokeng OLR. Mother to phenomenal record breaking racing machine “LARA” at Afrika Pro 2025.1st Ace pigeon overall (Blue Jacket) 1st Ace pigeon long distance (Brown Jacket) 3rd final race 601 km 1150 mpm.SEE PEDIGREE!!!	wonderfull	R50,000	Current bid: R51,000
25th October 2026 10:08	LOT 82 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Pigeon Palace-ZA-25-TPA-7474 – Full Sibling ‘Lara’ Phenomenal record breaking racing machine at Afrika Pro 2025 (SOLD FOR +- 2.2 MILLION RAND ON PIPA IN 2025). 1st Ace pigeon overall (Blue Jacket) 1st Ace pigeon long distance (Brown Jacket) 3rd final race 601 km 1150 mpm.Best racer in the history of the Afrika Pro series..Half sibling ‘Fiero’ 2nd Final Afrika Pro ’25 601 km. Co-winner race 9 500KM————SIRE:ZAABL-24-1458 C ‘Palace Prince’ . Bred by Alwyn Bester Kittel-Di Caprio Mealy Pied Inbred to ‘Special Kittel’ and the ’95 hen’. Bred from a super performing family of pigeons..Sire to legendary ‘Lara’ phenomenal record breaking racing machine at Afrika Pro 2025. 1st Ace pigeon overall (Blue JACKET) 1st Ace pigeon long distance (Brown Jacket) 3rd final race 601 km 1150 mpm. ———-DAM:PWDU-20-2638 H ‘Mienke sister’ Pigeon Palace.Her sister ‘Mienke’ was an outstanding performer at Dinokeng OLR. Mother to phenomenal record breaking racing machine “LARA” at Afrika Pro 2025.1st Ace pigeon overall (Blue Jacket) 1st Ace pigeon long distance (Brown Jacket) 3rd final race 601 km 1150 mpm.SEE PEDIGREE!!!	kanapson	R49,000	Current bid: R51,000
25th October 2026 10:07	LOT 46 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Kupka & Smilowski-PL-25-0400-3225 -10TH RACE 2 EQUAL WINNER———–SIRE: DV-6364-23-120 “SUPER FINN PAAR” A concentrated Tom van Gaver Finn-line cock, bred from “Finn’s Ricky” B-22-4198279 and “Uit Broer Finn” B-20-2079596. His pedigree combines “Big Ricky” and “Queen Finn” with “The Eye of Finn,” a full brother to “Finn.” “Super Finn Paar” is already sire to PL-0400-25-2806, credited with 6th against 5,362 pigeons over 269 km, 24th against 5,849 pigeons over 169 km and 48th against 3,864 pigeons over 337 km.———– DAM: DV-7744-24-296 “INTEELT FINN/PANAM” An inbred Finn–Panamera hen combining Tom van Gaver and PIPA Elite Center bloodlines. Her sire, B-22-4198003, is bred from “Panamera/Finn” B-21-4202012 and “Perfekt Sara” of Eric Limburger. Her dam, B-23-4164246, is bred from “Panamera/Finn” B-21-4153442 and “Do. Salvador.” Both “Panamera/Finn” cocks are direct sons of “Finn” B-15-4211540 paired to “Panamera” B-17-4062772, reinforcing this pairing on both sides of her pedigree.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	bokboer	R2,500	Current bid: R2,500
25th October 2026 10:07	.LOT 1 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Pigeon Palace-ZA-25-TPA-7378 -33RD BLUE JACKET , 12TH RACE 9 EQUAL WINNER—– Full Sibling ‘Lara’ Phenomenal record breaking racing machine at Afrika Pro 2025 (SOLD FOR +- 2.2 MILLION RAND ON PIPA IN 2025). 1st Ace pigeon overall (Blue Jacket) 1st Ace pigeon long distance (Brown Jacket) 3rd final race 601 km 1150 mpm.Best racer in the history of the Afrika Pro series..Half sibling ‘Fiero’ 2nd Final Afrika Pro ’25 601 km. Co-winner race 9 500KM————SIRE:ZAABL-24-1458 C ‘Palace Prince’ . Bred by Alwyn Bester Kittel-Di Caprio Mealy Pied Inbred to ‘Special Kittel’ and the ’95 hen’. Bred from a super performing family of pigeons..Sire to legendary ‘Lara’ phenomenal record breaking racing machine at Afrika Pro 2025. 1st Ace pigeon overall (Blue JACKET) 1st Ace pigeon long distance (Brown Jacket) 3rd final race 601 km 1150 mpm. ———-DAM:PWDU-20-2638 H ‘Mienke sister’ Pigeon Palace.Her sister ‘Mienke’ was an outstanding performer at Dinokeng OLR. Mother to phenomenal record breaking racing machine “LARA” at Afrika Pro 2025.1st Ace pigeon overall (Blue Jacket) 1st Ace pigeon long distance (Brown Jacket) 3rd final race 601 km 1150 mpm.SEE PEDIGREE!!!	kanapson	R71,000	Current bid: R71,000
25th October 2026 10:06	ZZ..LOT 111 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Herbots Family/Pigeon Palace-ZA-25-TPA-7215 -9TH RACE 4 EQUAL WINNER , 11TH RACE 8—–Through his sire, “Palace Prince”, he is a half-brother to the exceptional “Lara”, whose AfrikaPro 2025 achievements include 1st Overall Ace Pigeon (Blue Jacket), 1st Long-Distance Ace Pigeon (Brown Jacket), and 3rd in the 601 km final at 1,150 m/min. His sire also bred “Fiero”, 2nd in the 2025 AfrikaPro final over 601 km.——-SIRE: ZAABL-24-1458 “Palace Prince” — Mealy Pied Cock A proven Kittel–Di Caprio breeder, inbred to “Special Kittel” and the influential “95 Hen”. “Palace Prince” is a son of Derek Walsh’s successful stock cock “Kittel Bolt” and “Turbo Red”, the 2023 Noupoort Gauteng Combine winner, a double union winner and a multiple yearling and overall award winner. He has already established his breeding credentials as sire of “Lara”, the outstanding AfrikaPro 2025 double Ace Pigeon and 3rd final winner, and “Fiero”, 2nd in the same 601 km final. His pedigree unites exceptional breeding influence with proven racing results.————- DAM: ZA CRU-21-1316 “New Animal” — Hen A beautiful, very consistent Pigeon Palace racer, bred from an excellent pair and a granddaughter of the legendary “Number One”. Her sire, “New Number One” (ZA-18-85089), is recorded as a top race winner and sire of the 9th final and 6th Blue Jacket performer at AfrikaPro 2022, as well as the 2024 TPA short-distance Ace Bird, 189/22. Her dam, “Animal Sister” (ZA TRPF-14-18410), is a successful stock hen and mother of winners, including the top racer “Blink Stefaans” and his brother “8121/20”, an excellent performer over three racing seasons. “New Animal” adds depth through a family recognised for consistency, sustained performance and breeding success.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	kanapson	R40,500	Current bid: R40,500
25th October 2026 10:06	ZZ..LOT 111 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Herbots Family/Pigeon Palace-ZA-25-TPA-7215 -9TH RACE 4 EQUAL WINNER , 11TH RACE 8—–Through his sire, “Palace Prince”, he is a half-brother to the exceptional “Lara”, whose AfrikaPro 2025 achievements include 1st Overall Ace Pigeon (Blue Jacket), 1st Long-Distance Ace Pigeon (Brown Jacket), and 3rd in the 601 km final at 1,150 m/min. His sire also bred “Fiero”, 2nd in the 2025 AfrikaPro final over 601 km.——-SIRE: ZAABL-24-1458 “Palace Prince” — Mealy Pied Cock A proven Kittel–Di Caprio breeder, inbred to “Special Kittel” and the influential “95 Hen”. “Palace Prince” is a son of Derek Walsh’s successful stock cock “Kittel Bolt” and “Turbo Red”, the 2023 Noupoort Gauteng Combine winner, a double union winner and a multiple yearling and overall award winner. He has already established his breeding credentials as sire of “Lara”, the outstanding AfrikaPro 2025 double Ace Pigeon and 3rd final winner, and “Fiero”, 2nd in the same 601 km final. His pedigree unites exceptional breeding influence with proven racing results.————- DAM: ZA CRU-21-1316 “New Animal” — Hen A beautiful, very consistent Pigeon Palace racer, bred from an excellent pair and a granddaughter of the legendary “Number One”. Her sire, “New Number One” (ZA-18-85089), is recorded as a top race winner and sire of the 9th final and 6th Blue Jacket performer at AfrikaPro 2022, as well as the 2024 TPA short-distance Ace Bird, 189/22. Her dam, “Animal Sister” (ZA TRPF-14-18410), is a successful stock hen and mother of winners, including the top racer “Blink Stefaans” and his brother “8121/20”, an excellent performer over three racing seasons. “New Animal” adds depth through a family recognised for consistency, sustained performance and breeding success.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	wonderfull	R40,000	Current bid: R40,500
25th October 2026 10:06	ZZ..LOT 111 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Herbots Family/Pigeon Palace-ZA-25-TPA-7215 -9TH RACE 4 EQUAL WINNER , 11TH RACE 8—–Through his sire, “Palace Prince”, he is a half-brother to the exceptional “Lara”, whose AfrikaPro 2025 achievements include 1st Overall Ace Pigeon (Blue Jacket), 1st Long-Distance Ace Pigeon (Brown Jacket), and 3rd in the 601 km final at 1,150 m/min. His sire also bred “Fiero”, 2nd in the 2025 AfrikaPro final over 601 km.——-SIRE: ZAABL-24-1458 “Palace Prince” — Mealy Pied Cock A proven Kittel–Di Caprio breeder, inbred to “Special Kittel” and the influential “95 Hen”. “Palace Prince” is a son of Derek Walsh’s successful stock cock “Kittel Bolt” and “Turbo Red”, the 2023 Noupoort Gauteng Combine winner, a double union winner and a multiple yearling and overall award winner. He has already established his breeding credentials as sire of “Lara”, the outstanding AfrikaPro 2025 double Ace Pigeon and 3rd final winner, and “Fiero”, 2nd in the same 601 km final. His pedigree unites exceptional breeding influence with proven racing results.————- DAM: ZA CRU-21-1316 “New Animal” — Hen A beautiful, very consistent Pigeon Palace racer, bred from an excellent pair and a granddaughter of the legendary “Number One”. Her sire, “New Number One” (ZA-18-85089), is recorded as a top race winner and sire of the 9th final and 6th Blue Jacket performer at AfrikaPro 2022, as well as the 2024 TPA short-distance Ace Bird, 189/22. Her dam, “Animal Sister” (ZA TRPF-14-18410), is a successful stock hen and mother of winners, including the top racer “Blink Stefaans” and his brother “8121/20”, an excellent performer over three racing seasons. “New Animal” adds depth through a family recognised for consistency, sustained performance and breeding success.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	kanapson	R39,500	Current bid: R40,500
25th October 2026 10:05	.LOT 5 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Jort Batenburg & PIPA-NL-25-1279975 -SIRE: BE24-4173626 – “Méchant BK X Shakira” A direct son of “Méchant Best Kittel” BE21-1064614, 1st National Ace KBDB Sprint 2022 with a coefficient of 0.58%, paired to the outstanding racing and breeding hen “Shakira” BE15-1011404. This pairing brings together two leading pigeons from the original Best Kittel family. Shakira raced only five times, finishing in the top 1% on all five occasions. She is mother and grandmother to 4th National Ace KBDB Sprint 2021, 6th National Ace KBDB Sprint 2017, 7th National Ace KBDB Sprint 2021 and 1st Olympiad Category A Sprint in the UK for Shaun McDonough. Her one-loft breeding record includes 1st Ace Al Shaheed 2022, 1st Ace Edirne Golden Cup 2023, 2nd Ace Dubai OLR 2024 and 4th Ace Pattaya PIPR 2021.—————-DAM: ZA23-GPU-3502 – “Jasmine” An AfrikaPro 2024 racer for Team Pigeon Palace, bred from “Stefaans 32” BE18-6049832, of Stefaan Lambrechts breeding, and “Mr Gold Hen” ZA19-PRPC-10434. Jasmine’s results include 13th Race 2 against 2,285 pigeons, 54th Race 3 against 2,236 pigeons, 85th Race 8 against 1,813 pigeons and 106th Race 4 against 2,230 pigeons. She also achieved 111th in both Race 1 and Race 5, 152nd Race 9 and 206th Race 6. She is a full sister to “Jingling Jacana,” 24th Green Jacket AfrikaPro 2025.SEE PEDIGREE!!!!	bokboer	R3,500	Current bid: R3,500
25th October 2026 10:05	ZZ..LOT 163 AFRIKAPRO AUCTION 1-Karoo Afrika Syndicate-ZA-25-NOK/CAS-854 -21ST BROWN JACKET———-FULL SIBLING TO 1ST FINAL AND 6TH ACE BIRD MARLBANK 2025————SIRE;ZA-2022-NOK-23403 Jacques Grobelaar. • 1e Federation with 10min ahead. (very though warm hard race) He few 1e, 2e, 10e, 12e, 15e, 18e, 21e, 23e, 23e, 26e, 26e club. His full brother achieved: 1e, 2e, 2e, 7e, 8e, 9e, 11e, 15e, 18e, 23e, 24e, 25e, 30e, Club. ============DAM:ZA-2019-NOK-9316 Dr. Gavin Rous • 6x 1e Prize winner! Mother to o.a • 5x 1e Prize in the Club. • 2x 1e Prize Union winners. Full sister to: • 1e Ace Pigeon Marlbank 2024. • 3e Noupoort 565km Marlbank 2024. • 3e Reddersburg 357km Marlbank 2024. (Sold for R301 000.00).SEE PEDIGREE!!!	casio	R4,500	Current bid: R4,500