Platteau Ante and Tom – Fastest Provincial Winner from Orleans against 5,147 birds
23 Jul 2025
We once called them the “Wizards of Sint-Katherina-Lombeek,” and that was no exaggeration. The Platteau pigeons—whether for speed or middle-distance races—have the instinct to “storm home” firmly embedded in their DNA.
In a few months, we’ll be publishing a detailed feature about the ins and outs of the Platteau colony, but for now, we’d like to shine a spotlight on their provincial victory from Orleans
A total of 5,147 pigeons were released in Orleans, and the fastest of the entire group was the grey hen “B23-2063687.” With an average speed of 1,404.61 m/min, she covered the 361 km effortlessly. It’s not the first time that “687-23” has placed among the top results. Previously, she also achieved (including pooled races):
6th Provincial Ace Pigeon KBDB ½ Fond 2024
- 1st Sermaises (320 km) – 101 pigeons
- 2nd Sermaises – 1,168 pigeons
- 2nd Sermaises – 1,240 pigeons
- 2nd Montargis (341 km) – 461 pigeons
- 2nd Quievrain (60 km) – 484 pigeons
- 2nd Sermaises – 298 pigeons
- 2nd Sermaises – 189 pigeons
- 3rd Sermaises – 2,104 pigeons
- 3rd Sermaises – 536 pigeons
- 4th Sermaises – 413 pigeons
- 4th Noyon (166 km) – 232 pigeons
- 5th Noyon – 751 pigeons
- 6th Melun – 593 pigeons
- 7th Sermaises – 414 pigeons
- 7th Noyon – 285 pigeons
- 7th Noyon – 224 pigeons
- 9th Montargis – 3,082 pigeons
We wish Tom & Ante continued success in the weeks to come!
Stefan Mertens
