Souillac Old Pigeons

National

  • CLICQUE GINO
  • 09 Jul 2025 00:00
  • 12 Jul 2025 06:45
  • Old Pigeons

Gino Clicque (Wevelgem): 1st and 2nd National Souillac 4,577 old birds

"Golden Aimee"
BE23-3010633
1st National Souillac 4,577 old birds

Distance: 664km
Velocity: 1,134.40 m/m

 

No discussion possible... the fairy godmother is waving her wand with full enthusiasm over the lofts of Gino, Laura, and Jasper Clicque.

After they won 1st National Cahors a few weeks ago with "Golden Medard", it was now up to “Golden Aimee” (named after Gino’s granddaughter) and “Silver Souillac” to claim the first two positions in the national Souillac race against 4,577 old birds.

A new national victory, and since the Cahors win marked their 10th national triumph, this win in Souillac brings their total to 11 national victories to celebrate. No wonder the sound of popping champagne corks echoed through the skies of Wevelgem!

“Golden Aimee”

"Golden Aimee" was basketed as the 3rd nominated old bird for Souillac. At 6:45 AM, the baskets were opened in Souillac, and at 4:30 PM and 5 seconds, "Golden Aimee" was clocked. That equaled an average speed of 1,134.40 m/min.

"Golden Aimee" is truly a top-class hen, with the following impressive results now on her record:

1st National Souillac – 4,577 birds
32nd National Souillac – 4,073 birds
34th National Poitiers – 10,547 birds
45th National Bergerac – 3,180 birds
57th National Limoges – 4,695 birds

Pure class...

“Golden Aimee” was raced from the loft where the birds are flown using the total widowhood system.

“Silver Souillac”

Exactly 4 minutes and 10 seconds after “Golden Aimee”, “Silver Souillac” also triggered the electronic clocking system, echoing its beep through the blue sky. That was good for 2nd National Souillac in the old birds category.

Gino, his daughter Laura, and son Jasper are no strangers to national ace pigeon titles, national KBDB championships, and national victories. Last year, they won the title of 1st National Champion Middle-Distance Young Birds, and a detailed article about this was published on the Herbots website.
 

Click here to read the extensive report on the Clicque Gino loft

Also in terms of national victories, the Clicque colony ranks among the best in the country. This national victory from Souillac is number 11 on their list—few can match that.

Gino, Laura, and Jasper… congratulations from the entire Herbots team!

"Silver Souillac"
BE23-3010782
2nd National Souillac 4,577 old birds

Stefan Mertens