IHU S25-036837 125th Grand Final Welsh Elite Final 2025 Bred & Raced by Cahill Family Lofts, Ireland
Sire: NL24-8600216 “Golden 216” (GEBR LEIDEMAN)
Grizzle – Double Grandson of ‘Goed Grijs’ line
- Son of “Golden Grizzle 348” × “The 948”
- Descends directly from “Son Goed Grijs” NL17-1647998, the G-Father of 1st National Ace Middle Distance NPO 2023
- Both sire and dam are from the legendary “Goed Grijs” × “Daughter Goed Grijs” pair
- “Golden 216” is double inbred to this famous line producing generations of NPO National Ace winners and 1st NPO performers
The Leideman bloodline is famous worldwide for blistering middle-distance speed and phenomenal consistency — the same genes driving many OLR winners across Europe.
🧬 Dam: BEL21-5057522 “Diago” (Mark Janssens)
Blue – Janssens Family Performer
- Daughter of BEL18-5029024 × BEL16-2182022
- The dam line descends from Mark Janssens’ 017/17 & 038/20 top flyers
– 017/17: 9×1st
– 038/20: 7×1st - The Janssens family are legendary for speed, reliability, and repeat top performances
“Diago” combines the classic Janssens racing genes with Leideman Grizzle performance, giving the perfect mix of speed and durability ideal for OLR competition.
Directly from the “Goed Grijs” dynasty, one of the most dominant Dutch families in middle-distance racing.Descendants include:
1st National Ace Middle Distance NPO 2023
Multiple 1st NPO & Federation winners Janssens side responsible for multiple club and national wins, 9×1st and 7×1st in Belgium.Family now proving itself in One Loft Races, combining Dutch speed with Belgian toughnes
- The Leideman “Goed Grijs” dynasty – dominant at national levelThis pigeon performed strongly in the 2025 Welsh Elite One Loft Race, flying through all stages and finishing 125th in the Grand Final — proving both mental and physical endurance. An exceptional breeding or racing prospect, carrying elite bloodlines already producing NPO and OLR champions.
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