The "GOLDEN MATTENS" Progeny
(NL 2310369-91)
Quote by Ad Schaerlaeckens:
"A book can be written about the descendants of the 'GOLDEN MATTENS'"

In 2005, we flew grandchildren of the "GOLDEN MATTENS" bred by Ganus Family Lofts, along with grandchildren of the "JONGE MATTENS" (GFL 555-03) his direct son. Here are some of the results for 2005:
In the Oshawa Gold Bond Race, into a strong head wind we took the first 5 positions; 15 minutes out in front.
Three of these birds were grandchildren of the "GOLDEN MATTENS"!
In the Stouffville Cannington Blue Ribbon Open race, (into a strong head wind) again we had 10 birds in the first 13 positions, and six of these, were grandchildren of the "GOLDEN MATTENS".
Add to that, three were grandchildren of his son, the "JONGE MATTENS".
At both 500 kilometre Up North Pigeon Racing Combine Races; again flown into hot head winds; we were 2nd & 3rd respectively in both of these races with a granddaughter of the "JONGE MATTENS".
Another super sister to this hen was the leading bird at the 2005 Letours De Maritimes Race, by over 2 hours into the 7th race. Unfortunately, she was lost at the last race, which was a smash with only 1 returning bird on the day.
Another grandson of the "GOLDEN MATTENS", produced an equal 1st Combine. These pigeons have excelled in all types of racing, but when it came to the longer head wind races, they really came through to show their breeding.
The amount of 1st prizes, and early prizes won at Combine and Open Race level with the "GOLDEN MATTENS" blood in one Young Bird Season can only be described as "mind boggling".
Never has there been a more prepotent sire as the "GOLDEN MATTENS". History has proven this over and over again, and now we can honestly say that these are definitely the best birds that we have ever flown here at the Alves/Ganus Racing Lofts.

TOP 10 UP NORTH COMBINE PRIZES
WITH DESCENDANTS OF THE "JONGE MATTENS" SINCE 2005
1st Combine CU-07-23417 (1418 birds)
1st Combine CU-06-24188 (775 birds)
2nd Combine CU-08-17441 (1499 birds)
2nd Combine CU-05-30126 (899 birds)
3rd Combine CU-07-23412 (1483 birds)
3rd Combine CU-06-24179 (1317 birds)
3rd Combine CU-05-30126 (845 birds)
4th Combine CU-07-23448 (1483 birds)
4th Combine CU-07-23448 (840 birds)
4th Combine CU-06-24177 (1023 birds)
5th Combine AU/CAN-06-4765 (1181 birds)
6th Combine CU-06-24292 (1501 birds)
6th Combine AU/CAN-06-4789 (1583 birds)
6th Combine AU/CAN-06-4789 (1023 birds)
6th Combine CU-07-23412 (1056 birds)
6th Combine CU-06-24191 (1181 birds)
6th Combine CU-BR-05-516 (1424 birds)
7th Combine AU/CAN-06-4768 (1257 birds)
7th Combine AU/CAN-07-7830 (840 birds)
7th Combine AU/CAN-07-7836 (537 birds)
7th Combine CU-BR-05-518 (1359 birds)
8th Combine AU/CAN-05-3321 (1359 birds)
8th Combine CU-07-23448 (1129 birds)
8th Combine CU-06-24165 (1078 birds)
8th Combine CU-BR-05-519 (1083 birds)
9th Combine AU/CAN-07-7836 (824 birds)
9th Combine CU-07-23429 (1053 birds)
9th Combine CU-06-24179 (1004 birds)
10th Combine AU/CAN-06-4761 (1004 birds)
10th Combine CU-07-23408 (1418 birds)
10th Combine CU-07-23412 (1053 birds)

 

TOP PRIZES AT OPEN RACES & BAND RACES
WITH DESCENDANTS OF THE "JONGE MATTENS" SINCE 2005
1st AU/Canada Band Race AU/CAN-07-7843 (195 birds)
4th Blue Ribbon Band Race
4th Oshawa Gold Band CU-06-24179 (886 birds)
8th Blue Ribbon Band Race
11th AU/Canada Band Race AU/CAN-06-4769 (411 birds)
12th Blue Ribbon Band Race
17th AU/Canada Band Race AU/CAN-08-8492 (199 birds)
19th Oshawa Gold Band CU-07-23446 (579 birds)
20th AU/Canada Band Race AU/CAN-05-3351 (334 birds)