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| Sandy Spurlin of Rainbow-Loft.com placed 3rd overall Champion Bird with Jedds 22687. This is the first time Rainbow loft has entered his breedings to Winnerscup. Sandy also had 1 on the winning drop at the Ironclad 400!! Good job Sandy! |
| Rusty Williams of California took 7th overall Champion Bird. Rusty also bred last years Winning Snow bird champ and now again for two years running has again bred the Snowbird 400 mile winner from his National Ace Bloodlines!!! |
ANTONIO / RMC TAKE HOME $24,000
| Steve Sterchi Steve is a dominant force in his combine. A good pigeon handler and now proving to be a great one loft manager with his new race!! www.sierraranchclassic Steve also came away with a nice check in the series and the 400!! |
| Marion Taloi I have been flying pigeons in Oregon since 1995. I spent alot of money purchasing birds from breeders, but honestly, most if not all were junk. I decided to just breed what I had with an occasional bird from Europa race classic to cross in. No particular strains or knowledge of their past, but they breed good enough to fly well in South Africa and some races that I choose to fly here in the USA. |
| Bill Tadlock Bill has stormed onto the one loft race scene with some big wins. He spares no expense in getting the best pigeons money can buy. In a short period of time, Bill has won over 100,000 in prize money with his super family of Pigeons. Bill had a fabulous group in the Ironclad 400 "Magnificent Seven" winning drop. |
| Words from Gerald Antonio.... Surely this is beginners "luck". I still cannot believe these two birds I bred and sent to Winners cup took top honors. I have always been fascinated with birds, especially the pigeons. They are one of the most gracious and intelligent creatures made by the Almighty. I started the hobby about 3 yrs. ago. My friend built a loft in my small back yard for me, measuring 9x6 ft. From there I began breeding. I acquired the parents of the two birds above from my good buddy, Richard Banzon of RMC loft. I wish to extend my thanks and respect to all the great breeders that we flew with in the 2009 Winnerscup series. Also Thanks to Bill Hatcher, our trusted man that can really deliver the fun and excitement when it comes to racing. Good luck to all in next years exciting series. Sincerely, Gerald Antonio |
| As for many of us, I started pigeons as soon as I was able to carry water to the lofts. My dad and brother both had pigeons and I took over the feeding and watering. we had show birds of which I messed up by letting them breed randomly. I had a stray named "Pidge" and took him everywhere and released him. He never failed me and bred me some good birds. He was stolen one day. I breed mainly for one loft races. In 1996, I went with the GFL birds. They are mostly Sure Bet, Mattens, silver Boy, Phantom and some Van Lints. Thats it in a nutshell!! |
| BILL RIXEY |
I would like everyone to meet "Donald Petersen"
from San Angelo Texas. Also known as "Eldorado"
loft. Donald sent ONE pigeon to WinnerscupUSA
this year. Yes one bird. Now I ask you, is that a
vote of confidence in his breeding efforts or what?
AU Texas 5073 is a beautiful bluecheck w/f tic that
always catches ones eye when in the loft. Well,
he is Devriendt/Super 73 and he represented the
Eldorado Loft very well. 5073 was 1st at the 350
mile station and then also 1st in the trap at the
Ironclad 400. I have to congratulate Don Petersen
for the fine performance of 5073. Don's single
entry into Winnerscup is an example of a rarity in
the one loft game. Job well done Don!!
from San Angelo Texas. Also known as "Eldorado"
loft. Donald sent ONE pigeon to WinnerscupUSA
this year. Yes one bird. Now I ask you, is that a
vote of confidence in his breeding efforts or what?
AU Texas 5073 is a beautiful bluecheck w/f tic that
always catches ones eye when in the loft. Well,
he is Devriendt/Super 73 and he represented the
Eldorado Loft very well. 5073 was 1st at the 350
mile station and then also 1st in the trap at the
Ironclad 400. I have to congratulate Don Petersen
for the fine performance of 5073. Don's single
entry into Winnerscup is an example of a rarity in
the one loft game. Job well done Don!!
Eldorado Lofts Don Petersen
