Marc Vanonckelen from Halen in Limburg shines with 7 x 1st Provincial in 2025
06 Dec 2025
We had to visit the municipality of Halen in the province of Limburg frequently during the 2025 season. Marc Vanonckelen's colony was racking up provincial victories. He achieved an impressive seven, against fierce competition in his immediate region.
His provincial victories totaled 12 in three seasons, and a new national victory could almost have been added to that list, as top hen "Harry-Roos" won silver in the first national race for young pigeons against 21,502 pigeons.
Here, we'll give you a glimpse into the achievements of recent years and try to give you an idea of the breed that has been built here.
TOP 3 PROVINCIAL 2023-2024-2025
1 Nat (z) Limoges 2.575p 2025
1 Prov Sourdun 2.248p 2024
1 Prov Bourges 2.117p 2025
1 Prov Gien 1.685p 2025
1 Prov Argenton 1.672p 2024
1 Prov Bourges 1.645p 2023
1 Prov Sens 1.399p 2025
1 Prov Limoges 1.306p 2025
1 Prov Argenton 1.289p 2023
1 Prov Sancoins 984p 2025
1 Prov Sancoins 484p 2025
1 Prov Souillac 449p 2024
1 Prov Limoges 391p 2025
2 Prov Sens 2.272p 2025
2 Prov Sancoins 1.230p 2024
2 Prov Argenton 566p 2025
2 Prov Souillac 449p 2024
2 Prov Argenton 319p 2025
3 Prov Bourges 1.715p 2023
3 Prov Argenton 1.289p 2023
3 Prov Bourges 1.130p 2023
3 Prov Argenton 992p 2024
3 Prov Bourges 796p 2024
3 Prov Argenton 566p 2025
National topresults 2023-2024-2025
2 Nationaal Bourges 21.502p “Harry – Roos”
2 Nationaal Bourgers 9.922p "Kopecky"
6 Nationaal Sancoins 9.753p "Rosie"
8 Nationaal Argenton 4.758p “Northa”
8 Nationaal Souillac 4.673p "Milya I"
11 Nationaal Bourges 11.056p
12 Nationaal Bourges 11.056p
12 Nationaal Souillac 4.673d "Milya II"
15 Nationaal Limoges 4.695p "Miliya II"
16 Nationaal Bourges 12.094p "Kopecky"
20 Nationaal Argenton 18.837p "Lennert"
21 Nationaal Bourges 20.2389p "Jeanneke"
21 Nationaal Bourges 5.529p "Julia"
23 Nationaal Bourges 5.529p "Rosie"
26 Nationaal Bourges 7.270p "Kuba"
28 Nationaal Limoges 13.016p "Miliya II"
34 Nationaal Bourges 8.132p “Northa”
The super couple “Kasho” x “Kani Biza"
It's a cross between the very best pigeons of Jos Thoné with the very best of Dirk Van Dijck via Vanoppen-Luyten, who was able to excel in the national races with these pigeons at the time.
They are the parents of
"BE 19-5083010" Peyton.
This hen has won 15 first prizes, including doubles.
She won a 19th Nat. Gueret 12,888 p., a 226th Nat. Issoudun 18,176 p, 236th Nat. La Souterraine 15,939p, and a 1st Sermaises 2,133p, and so much more.
"Peyton" is the mother of superstar "White Kopecky" (see further results below in the article)
"Peyton" is the grandmother of "Lennert," 20th Nat. Argenton 18,837p
"Peyton" is the grandmother of "Daphne," 45th Nat. Bourges 20,328p
"BE 19-5083009" Celeste (nest sister to Peyton)
Won 1-3-3-4-4-4-6-7-8-10-… A true middle-distance hen that was there every week.
“BE 23-5050599” Northa
Won 1 Sens 1,132p – 1 Sens 671p – 1 Sens 592p – 1 Sens 350p – 5 Prov Sens 8,862p – 8 Nat Argenton 4,758 p – 16 Prov Bourges 1,676p – 34 Nat Bourges 8,132p – 16e Prov Sancoins 1,676p – 128 Nat Sancoins 12,958p
“BE 19-5082984” Sister to Peyton
Grandmother of “Kitteka” (see further results below in the article).
“BE 20-5115730” Woodstock became the sire of "Rachel" 1st Prov Sens 1,399p
Grandfather of "Kitteka" (see further results below in the article).
"BE 21-5031109" Blue Kopecky finished 28th National Ace Pigeon Heavy Middle Distance KBDB 2023.
This auction might be one of the last offspring to be offered due to the dam's age (2014).
Super hen “White Kopecky” BE 22-5033444
This top hen won 1st Prov Ace Pigeon heavy middle distance KBDB and 24th National Ace Pigeon heavy middle distance KBDB in 2023 and was the head of the racing team in 2023 that has now been transferred to the breeding loft.
She won 1st Provincial Bourges 1,645p (2nd National 9,922p)
1st Soissons 842p
4th Provincial Argenton 1,223p
6th Provincial Argenton 1,072p
6th Melun 613p
16th National Bourges 12,094p
Father BE 21-5031041” Willy Wonka
Full brother of “Zacky” 12 x 1st
Full brother of “Dark Sharkira” 1st Provincial Orléans 2,285p
Son of “BE 14-406” Kazze is a direct Jos Thoné cock and son of top breeder Kajo 14 x 1st, 1st Prov Ace Pigeon Speed KBDB 2014 and 13 Nat Ace Pigeon Speed KBDB 2015
x “BE 15-620” Shakira won 6 x 1st and super breeding hen
Mother “BE 19-5083010” Peyton
Won herself 15 x 1st (incl.doubles) with a.o. 1 Sermaises 2,133p and 19 Nat Gueret 12,888p
She is a daughter from “BE 17-950” Kasho Jos Thoné is a grandson of “Kajo” & “Sachi” 1 Nat La Souterrraine x “BE 14-195” Kani Biza Vanoppen – Luyten ( Inbred Cannibal Dirk Van Dijck )
This auction includes a full brother and sister of “White Kopecky”
Winner Bourges
BE 25-5012324 “Harry-Roos” Hen
Father NL 22-86527524 All Harry – Lucie Van Es
Son of “NL 982/15” Expensive Harry is son of Harry Jan Hooymans x “NL 016/20” Daniella is inbred Harry Jan Hooymans
Mother BE 19-5095818 Babe Suo – Jos Thoné
Sister of 1st Nat Narbonne hens 1,528 p – 4th Nat Narbonne France 2,932 p
Daughter of “221/16” Suo is full brother of “Sua” 23 x 1st speed and son of “Thea” 7 x 1st x “017/17” Olivia is daughter of “Oliver” 5 x 1st x “Babe” 10 x 1st and 1st Prov Ace Pigeon speed KBDB 2017.
Provincial winner Argenton 2024
BE 22-5033329 "Kitteka" Blue Hen
1 Prov Argenton 1.671p
32 Nat 16.576p
7 Prov Vierzon 1.290p
7 Prov Sens 5.749p
7 Nat (z) Argenton 1.685p
11 Prov Sens 9.487p
13 Prov Vierzon 4.342p
Father BE 21-5031127 Blue Jeans
Nest brother of “Billie Jean” Ace pigeon middle distance with, among others, 1/126p – 2/672p – 3/2,059p – 7/3,740p on Sermaises
Son of “920/20” Inbred Avril Jos Thone x “984/ 19” Sister Peyton, who won 15 x 1st and is mother of “Kopecky” 2 Nat Bourges 9,922p
Mother BE 21-5031020 Cushion Only flew 3 races, 4 Momignies 373p – 9 Momignies 288p.
Was subsequently attacked by a bird of prey and stopped
Daughter of “ 730/20” Brother Peyton, who won 15 x 1st and is mother of “Kopecky” 2 Nat Bourges 9,922p x “980/17” Sister Lena Jos Thone, “Lena” won 6 Nat Libourne
There is also a full sister of hers in auction BE 25-5016501
We wish Marc the best of luck in the upcoming 2026 season.
Buelens Kim
