Blue H. GB24D74618 – Bred by Mark Evans.
SIRE: “Chosen Blue” GB20P41566. A direct son from the “Chosen Son” Father to four generations of winners in South Africa, America, Canada and the UK. They including, 1st Open 6,422 birds, 1st Open 4,543 birds, 1st Open 4,511 birds, 1st Open 3,970 birds, 2nd Open 6,674 birds, 2nd Open 6,551 birds, 4th Open 3,089 birds, 4th Open 3,003 birds, 5th Open 5,409 birds. DAM: “Great Combination” GB21A30200. Produced in a Co-Breeding Programme between two of the best lofts in the United Kingdom – Mark Evans (M & D. Evans) England & G.W & P. Macaloney. Scotland… “Great Combination” is a direct daughter from two of the best Vandenabeele based breeders in the World, “Bob de Batt” & “User Friendly”
SIRE: “Chosen Blue” GB20P41566 – Bred by Mark Evans.
Direct son from two outstanding breeders, “Chosen Son” x “Lady Flash”
The “Chosen Son” a proven breeding son from Champion “Eisenhower” who was rated as the No1 breeding son of the Legendary “Champion Shadow” – “Eisenhower” is responsible for over 5 generations of winners including:
1st Open 5,902 birds,
1st Open 7,306 birds,
1st Open 4,550 birds,
2nd Open 7,994 birds,
3rd Open 4,472 birds,
3rd Open 4,930 birds,
5th Open 6,387 birds,
5th Open 6,068 birds.
Other winners including 1st Open NFC National Angers, 1st Open London & South East Classic Bergerac, 1st Open London & South East Classic Guernsey, 2nd Open BICC National (beaten by loft mates when both birds dropped together) 2nd Open London & South East Classic (beaten by loft mates when both birds dropped together) 4th Open BBC National Bordeaux, plus endless top prizes at all levels of competition. “Eisenhower” was direct sire to 3rd Open Million Dollar Pigeon Race in South Africa last year 2012 winning $75,000.00 – The mother to the “Chosen Son” is Eisenhower’s granddaughter the “Chosen One” one of the best breeding hens housed in Mark’s breeding loft.
“Lady Flash” Top breeding hen Mother to 3 generations of winners right through to National level. She has bred 1st prize winners when paired to two different cocks. Also, her children are now breeding winners.
Dam of “Lady 100” top racing hen & winner of 1st Sec 59 members sent 415 birds
1st Open BICC Nat Guernsey 202 members sent 1,317 birds fastest from a total liberation of 3,954 birds.
“Lady 100” also winner of:
4th Open BICC Nat Guernsey 1,014 birds
5th Open Nat Guernsey 500 birds.
G.Sire: GB13C35700 “Chosen Son” – M & D. Evans
Father to four generations of winners in South Africa, America, Canada and the UK. They including:
1st Open 6,422 birds
1st Open 4,543 birds
1st Open 4,511 birds
1st Open 3,970 birds
2nd Open 6,674 birds
2nd Open 6,551 birds
4th Open 3,089 birds
4th Open 3,003 birds
5th Open 5,409 birds
The last year Mark raced was in 2022, and in that year there were 7 different grandchildren from the “Chosen Son” to have taken Federation prizes in Mark’s own partnership race loft D & J. Hawkins & Evans, Several of them beaten on the trap for 1st Federation by loft mates.
“Chosen Son” is Inbred to “Champion Eisenhower” one of the best breeding sons of
“Champion Shadow” responsible for over 30 x 1st Classic & National winners inc.
1st National Alencon 6,823 birds
1st National Messac 7,000 birds
1st National Angers 5,977 birds
1st National Eastbourne 7,312 birds
1st National Lillers 10,601 birds
1st National Vire 4,756 birds
1st National Bordeaux 1,339 birds
1st National Nants 10,148 birds
1st National Maidstone 4,472 birds
1st National Guernsey 2,433 birds
1st National Clermont 5,434 birds
1st National Carentan 5,103 birds
1st National Alencon 6,590 birds
G.G.Sire; GB01S86506 “Champion Eisenhower” – M & D. Evans.
“Eisenhower was sold as a young birds for £250 and the purchased back by Mark Evans in 2001 for £9,500.00 – He turned out a Super Breeder and responsible for over5 generations of winners including
1st National Angers 5,977 birds
1st London South East Classic 2,100 birds
1st London South East Classic 1,112 birds
1st Open 6,815 birds
1st Open 6,474 birds
1st Open 6,387 birds
1st Open 6,058 birds
3rd Million Dollar Final 2012.
A super son of Champion Shadow x Saffron
G.G.G.Sire; Belg95-3211313 “Champion Shadow” – G Vandenabeele.
World famous super breeder – Responsible for over 6 generations of winnings including
1st Nat. Alencon 6,823 birds,
1st Nat. Messac 7,000 birds,
1st Nat. Angers 5,977 birds,
1st Nat. Eastbourne 7,312 birds,
1st Nat. Lillers 10,601 birds,
1st Nat. Vire 4,756 birds,
1st Nat. Bordeaux 1,339 birds,
1st Nat. Nants 10,148 birds,
1st Nat. Maidstone 4,472 birds,
1st Nat. Guernsey 2,433 birds,
1st Nat. Clermont 5,434 birds,
1st Nat. Carentan 5,103 birds,
1st Nat. Alencon 6,590 birds,
1st Nat. Reims 4,193 birds,
2nd Nat. Picauville 3,192 birds,
2nd Nat. Picauville 5,577 birds,
2nd Nat. Falaise 7,131 birds,
2nd Nat. Folkestone 23,325 birds,
2nd Nat. Maidstone 4,472 birds,
2nd Nat. Maidstone 3,442 birds,
2nd Nat. Buckingham 2,941 birds,
3rd Nat. Carentan 5,609 birds,
3rd Nat. Fougeres 5,903 birds,
3rd Nat. Leicester 1,889 birds,
3rd Nat. Folkestone 33,777 birds,
3rd Nat. Burbure 10,617 birds,
3rd Nat. Carentan 8,900 birds,
3rd Nat. Ancenis 4,331 birds,
4th Nat. Ancenis 4,331 birds,
4th Nat. Falaise 7,131 birds,
5th Nat. Falaise 3,278 birds,
5th Nat. Tours 3,214 birds,
6th Nat. Maidstone 4,472 birds,
7th Nat. Falaise 7,131 birds,
7th Nat. Carentan 3,236 birds,
7th Nat. Ancenis 6,996 birds,
7th Nat. Ancenis 3,936 birds,
7th Nat. 8,737 birds. The list is endless.
G.G.G.Dam; Belg95-3211301 “Saffron” – Gaby Vandenabeele
“Saffron” dam of “Band of Gold” winner of:
1st Sec 1st Open MNFC Gold Ring Picauville
3rd National NE Section 2,395 birds;
17th Open National 5.004 birds Picauville.
“Band of Gold” became a top producer including dam of
“One So Wonderful” (Dave & John Hawkins)
One So Wonderful has established her own dynasty of winners and her bloodline is responsible for:
1st North East Section MNFC 2,231 birds Falaise.
7th Open National MNFC 7,131 birds Falaise.
1st North East Section MNFC Yearlings 468b Falaise.
4th Open MNFC National Yearlings 1,234 birds Falaise.
8th North East Section MNFC 1,901 birds Alencon.
70th Open National MNFC 6,540 birds Alencon.
11th North East Section MNFC 2,331 birds Falaise.
20th Open National MNFC 7,131 birds Falaise.
20th North East Section approx 2,000 birds Picauville.
37th Open National MNFC approx 5,000 birds Picauville.
39th North East Section MNFC 1,705 birds Falaise.
39th Open National MNFC 5,577 birdsFalaise.
9th North East Section MNFC 2,331 birds Falaise.
18th Open National MNFC 7,131 birds Falaise.
6th North East Section MNFC Yearlings 468b Falaise.
10th Open National MNFC 1,234 birds Yearlings Falaise.
1st North Section Northern Classic Picauville.
1st Open Northern Classic 556b Picauville.
2nd North Section Northern Classic beaten by loftmate Yelverton.
3rd Open Northern Classic 876 birds Yelverton.
2nd Open North East Provincial Club 1,093 birds beaten by loftmate Newbury.
4th Open North East Provincial Club beaten by loftmates Alencon.
1st Open North East Provincial Club 438 birds Falaise.
2nd Open North East Provincial Club 582 birds beaten by loftmate Buckingham.
2nd Open North East Provincial Club beaten by loftmate Portsmouth.
2nd Open North East Provincial Club 869 birds beaten by loftmate Buckingham.
3rd Open North East Provincial Marlborough.
1st Open North East Provincial Club Tours.
1st North East Section MNFC birds Tours
5th Open MNFC birds Tours
1st North East Section MNFC Yearlings classic Tours
G.G.Dam; GB12C39834 “The Chosen One” – M & D. Evans
Super Breeder
She was specially bred by Mark from two Super Breeders with the intention of pairing her to her own grandfather “Eisenhower” father to over five generations of winners. The “Chosen One” became one of the best breeding hens housed in Mark’s present day breeding loft. She has bred 1st prize winners right through to National level.
G.G.G.Sire; GB02Z83102 “Legend” – M & D. Evans
Winner of 19 prizes & responsible for a dynasty of prize winners including direct sire of “Charlotte” a super breeding hen and dam of over 50 x 1st prize winners when paired to different mates. In one race alone she bred the first four places 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th in a York Open Race.
“Legend” brother to “Roman” winner of 23 prizes and was sire, g.sire, g.g.sire of winners at all levels of competition including:
1st Open N.F.C. National 5,977 birds.
1st Open London & South East Classic 2,100 birds.
“Legend” direct son of “Eisenhower” x “Golden Lady” and inbred to “Champion Shadow”
G.G.G. Dam; GB03X98650 “Echo” – M & D, Evans
Direct daughter of “Jester” & “Carrie”
The super breeding pair responsible for six generations of winners at Club, Federation, Amal, Classic and National level. One of the most prolific breeding pairs of this strain they are responsible for 1000’s of winners and at least 15 x 1st at National level making this pair one of the best breeding pairs of all time.
It would be impossible to list all the winners. See below a sample:
1st National North East Section Picauville 1,652 birds
1st Open M.N.F.C Picauville 4,154 birds
1st National North East Section Yearlings
1st Open M.N.F.C Yearlings Picauville
1st National North East Section Picauville
1st S.Y.A. 4,000 birds
1st Section N.I.P.A 4,358 birds
1st Open M.N.F.C Car Winner
1st Section Northern Classic Fougeres
2nd National North East Section Yearlings
2nd Open M.N.F.C Yearlings Picauville
2nd National North East Section Picauville 4,386 birds
2nd Section 2nd Open Northern Classic Picauville
3rd National North East Section Le Ferte Bernard 2,939 birds
3rd Open M.N.F.C Picauville 9,880 birds
4th Open M.N.F.C Picauville 9,880 birds
4th Open National 11,448 birds
5th Open I.N.F.C. National
5th National North East Section Bergerac
6th National North East Section 2,395 birds
7th National North East Section Picauville
8th Open M.N.F.C Bergerac 566 miles
8th Open E.D.C Mullingar 7,000 birds
10th Open E.D.C Mullingar 7,000 birds
G.Dam: GB11E36555 “Lady Flash” – M & D. Evans
Top breeding hen Mother to 3 generations of winners right through to National level. She has bred 1st prize winners when paired to two different cocks. Also, her children are now breeding winners.
Dam of “Lady 100” top racing hen & winner of 1st Sec 59 members sent 415 birds
1st Open BICC Nat Guernsey 202 members sent 1,317 birds fastest from a total liberation of 3,954 birds.
“Lady 100” also winner of:
4th Open BICC Nat Guernsey 1,014 birds
5th Open Nat Guernsey 500 birds.
“Lady Flash” is dam to “Masterpiece” Father and grandfather to several top winners including:
1st Section 685 birds, 1st Open 5,853 birds
1st Section 611 birds, 1st Open 5,637 birds
1st Section 601 birds, 2nd Open 5,615 birds
1st Federation 3,229 birds
1st Federation 3,005 birds
1st Federation 2,883 birds
1st Federation 2,444 birds
1st Federation 2,055 birds
1st Federation 1,972 birds
1st Federation 1,268 birds
2nd Federation 3,241 birds
2nd Federation 3,006 birds
2nd Federation 1,859 birds
2nd Section 554 birds, 4th Open 4,997 birds
3rd Section 496 birds, 6th Open 4,232 birds
“Lady Flash” is dam to “Tom Kirkman” Father and grandfather to over 22 x 1st prize winners, including
1st Federation 4,309 birds
1st Federation 4,002 birds
3rd Federation 3,978 birds
3rd Federation 3,400 birds
6th Federation 2,466 birds
7th Federation 3,978 birds
7th Federation 3,212 birds
7th Federation 2,997 birds
11th Federation 2,439 birds
“Lady Flash” is dam to “Light After Dark” Grandfather to several top winners including:
1st Federation 2,888 birds
1st Federation 2,110 birds
1st Federation 579 birds
1st Federation 544 birds
1st Federation 502 birds
1st Federation 489 birds
2nd Federation 1,643 birds
6th Federation 1,001 birds
11th Federation 1,420 birds
12th Federation 502 birds
“Lady Flash” direct daughter of “Jumping Jack Flash” x “Gaby 860”.
G.G.Sire; Belg00-3279954 “Jumping Jack Flash” Super Breeder – Gaby Vandenabeele.
Sire, g.sire to endless winners. He has bred several foundation breeders that have bred multiple winners
in big competition racing including:
1st Open N.I.P.A. 12,229 birds.
1st Open Nat Nat 4,193 birds
1st Overall Champion Ace Pigeon Boston Concourse (USA) 2017
1st Champion Ace Pigeon LD Boston Concourse 2017
Jumping Jack Flash was first purchased from Gaby Vandenabeele as a young bird by D & E Armstrong
where he started breeding winners from the very first nest. He was then purchased by Jack Walker & Ali Booth in D & E Armstrong’s Entire Clearance Sale in 2003 and after breeding winners for them in 2004 and 2005 it left no alternative for M & D. Evans to obtain him for their future breeding programme.
“Jumping Jack Flash” is a full brother to Gaby Vandenabeele’s No 1. Breeding Cock “Bliksem”
G.G.Dam; GB10T8860 “Gaby 860” – M & D. Evans
Direct daughter of Lord of the Rings x Lady Arras.
DAM: “Great Combination” GB21A30200 – Bred by Mark Evans.
Produced in a Co-Breeding Programme between two of the best lofts in the United Kingdom – Mark Evans (M & D. Evans) England & G.W & P. Macaloney. Scotland… “Great Combination” is a direct daughter from two of the best Vandenabeele based breeders in the World, “Bob de Batt” & “User Friendly”
G.Sire; GB12C39777 “Bob-De-Batt” No1. Breeder of the loft.
Fabulous goldmine breeding son of “Champion Shadow”
“Bob-De-Batt” is direct sire of:
“Shadow’s Image” winner of:
1st Sect 1,453 birds, 1st Open National Tours 4,187 birds
“Lady 100” winner of:
1st Open BICC National Guernsey 202 members, 1,317 birds & fastest velocity from a total liberation of 3,954 birds
“No Regrets” winner of: 1st Open BICC Le Mans 2,693 birds,
“Bob-De-Batt” sire, g.sire to over 100 x 1st prize winners, including 4 x 1st Nationals, 3 x 2nd Nationals up to and over 9,000 birds competing
1st BICC National Tours 2015 (Direct Son)
1st BICC National Guernsey 2017 (Direct daughter)
1st BICC National Le Mans 2019 (Direct daughter)
1st BICC National Guernsey 2017 (Granddaughter)
2nd BICC National Le Mans 2019 (Granddaughter)
2nd BICC National Guernsey 2019 (Granddaughter)
2nd NFC National Fougeres 2020 (Granddaughter)
3rd BICC National Guernsey 2017 (Direct daughter)
4th BICC National Guernsey 2014 (Direct daughter)
5th BICC National Guernsey 2017 (Direct daughter)
6th BICC National Guernsey 2018 (Granddaughter)
Plus, many more top 50 National prizes.
More recently a granddaughters bred 1st Scottish National & 1st Ace Middle-Distance Pigeon in the Titan Games for Eadie & Kelly. This event is open to ALL fancier in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. This is one of the greatest achievements in UK pigeon racing….Other results bred down from “Bob De Batt”
1st Section 685 birds, 1st Open 5,853 birds
1st Section 611 birds, 1st Open 5,637 birds
1st Section 601 birds, 2nd Open 5,615 birds
1st Federation 3,229 birds
1st Federation 3,005 birds
1st Federation 2,883 birds
1st Federation 2,444 birds
1st Federation 2,055 birds
1st Federation 1,972 birds
1st Federation 1,268 birds
1st Federation 4,309 birds
1st Federation 4,002 birds
2nd Federation 3,241 birds
2nd Federation 3,006 birds
2nd Federation 1,859 birds
2nd Section 554 birds, 4th Open 4,997 birds
3rd Section 496 birds, 6th Open 4,232 birds
3rd Federation 3,978 birds
3rd Federation 3,400 birds
6th Federation 2,466 birds
7th Federation 3,978 birds
7th Federation 3,212 birds
7th Federation 2,997 birds
11th Federation 2,439 birds
12th Federation 2,115 birds
14th Federation 3,865 birds
14th Federation 1,944 birds
18th Federation 3,400 birds
20th Federation 2,843 birds. The list goes on and on….
“Bob- De- Batt” was the last direct son from “Champion Shadow” when paired to his own granddaughter “Golden Black”
“Champion Shadow” is responsible for over 6 generations of winnings including
1st Nat. Alencon 6,823 birds,
1st Nat. Messac 7,000 birds,
1st Nat. Angers 5,977 birds,
1st Nat. Eastbourne 7,312 birds,
1st Nat. Lillers 10,601 birds,
1st Nat. Vire 4,756 birds,
1st Nat. Bordeaux 1,339 birds,
1st Nat. Nants 10,148 birds,
1st Nat. Maidstone 4,472 birds,
1st Nat. Guernsey 2,433 birds,
1st Nat. Clermont 5,434 birds,
1st Nat. Carentan 5,103 birds,
1st Nat. Alencon 6,590 birds,
1st Nat. Reims 4,193 birds,
2nd Nat. Picauville 3,192 birds,
2nd Nat. Picauville 5,577 birds,
2nd Nat. Falaise 7,131 birds,
2nd Nat. Folkestone 23,325 birds,
2nd Nat. Maidstone 4,472 birds,
2nd Nat. Maidstone 3,442 birds,
2nd Nat. Buckingham 2,941 birds,
3rd Nat. Carentan 5,609 birds,
3rd Nat. Fougeres 5,903 birds,
3rd Nat. Leicester 1,889 birds,
3rd Nat. Folkestone 33,777 birds,
3rd Nat. Burbure 10,617 birds,
3rd Nat. Carentan 8,900 birds,
3rd Nat. Ancenis 4,331 birds,
4th Nat. Ancenis 4,331 birds,
4th Nat. Falaise 7,131 birds,
5th Nat. Falaise 3,278 birds,
5th Nat. Tours 3,214 birds,
6th Nat. Maidstone 4,472 birds,
7th Nat. Falaise 7,131 birds,
7th Nat. Carentan 3,236 birds,
7th Nat. Ancenis 6,996 birds,
7th Nat. Ancenis 3,936 birds,
7th Nat. 8,737 birds. The list is endless.
“Golden Black” is a direct daughter from the
super producer “Carrie Black” dam to five
generations of winners including:
1st Ace Bird Europa Classic One Loft Race 2004,
1st (equal) Kansas Prairie Classic One Loft Race (USA) 300 mile 2011,
1st (equal) American Internat One Loft Race (300 miles) 2011,
1st (equal) Americas International One Loft Race (346 miles / 556 km) 2012,
1st N.F.C. Nat. Messac 7,000 birds 2009,
1st Nat. Oudenaarde 2006,
1st Internat Derby De Gondomar One Loft Race 2009,
1st Nat. Carentan 2012. Etc.
Carrie Black was a direct daughter from Champion Shadow when paired to the world-famous breeding hen Carrie.
G.G.Sire; Belg95-3211313 “Champion Shadow” World famous super breeder – Gaby Vandenabeele.
Responsible for over 6 generations of winnings including:
1st Welsh South Road National Bergerac (Scammell & Peploe)
1st AU Race Stockton Calif. U.S.A. 2006 – This was a 320 mile race with 1,100 birds shipped out of 2,500 entries winning $14,000.00 (Great grandchild from “Shadow”)
1st Open National Carlisle (Nigel Templar)
1st Open Yearling M.N.F.C. National (Clive Yates)
1st (Equal) South West One Loft Race (300 mile final)
5 birds together on the first drop to win equal 1st prize and share the first five lots of prize money equally between them. (Grandchild from “Shadow”)
1st Ace Bird Somerset One Loft Race (Great grandchild from “Shadow”)
1st Open Essex and Kent Combine Scotch Corner 2,220 birds (Ling Bros)
2nd Open Essex and Kent Combine Scotch Corner 2,220 birds (Ling Bros)
3rd Open Essex and Kent Combine Scotch Corner 2,220 birds (Ling Bros)
1st Upper Thames, Berkshire & Inter-Counties Combine 1,149 birds. (Paul Stowell)
1st Open Classic M.C.C. from Lessay 2,700 birds (Joe & Gillian Booth)
1st Open Central Southern Classic Messac 2,269 birds (Steve Harris)
1st Open NFC National Angers 5,977 birds (L & G Sullivan, P. Potter & T. Reeves)
1st South West One Loft Race Honiton 504 birds (Graeme Warman)
1st South West One Loft Race Wincanton (David Reed)
1st Open London & South East Classic Bergerac 1,112 birds (Crammond & Langstaff )
1st Section/Zone, 4th Open B.B.C. National from Bordeaux (Crammond & Langstaff )
2nd Section/Zone, 2nd Open London & South East Classic (Crammond & Langstaff )
1st Open Central Southern Classic Old Hens Lessay (Mr & Mrs G. Lloyd)
1st club 469 birds. 1st Greater Tampa Bay Concourse 76 lofts and 1,358 birds (Marles & Evans)
5th Greater Tampa Bay Concourse 65 lofts and 1.068 birds. (Marles & Evans)
1st Open N.F.C. National from Messac 7,000 birds (Wearn Bros)
1st Open London & South East Classic Guernsey 2,100 birds (Meg Murray)
6th Open London & South East Classic Guernsey 2,100 birds (Ken Wise)
7th Open London & South East Classic Guernsey 2,100 birds (Ken Wise)
13th Open London & South East Classic Guernsey 2,100 birds (Ken Wise)
20th Open London & South East Classic Guernsey 2,100 birds (Ken Wise)
11th Open National Tours (Ken Wise)
1st National Fougeres 1,427 birds (Paul Mauger)
1st National Treble Chance (John Scatchard)
3rd Million Dollar Pigeon Race Final (M & D. Evans)
1st Ace Bird French Derby One Loft Race
This outstanding youngster put up an hard fight in the French One Loft Race to be crowned the title “1st Ace Bird of the Year” in the French Young Bird Derby. She has achieved Loft Champion racing over five hotspot races plus the big final. (Inbred “Shadow”)
1st Sunshine State International One Loft Race (USA) 350 miles (Inbred “Shadow”)
1st (Equal) Kansas Prairie Classic One Loft Race (USA) 300 mile (Inbred “Shadow” x “Blue Ace”)
1st (Equal) American Internation One Loft Race (300 miles) (Inbred “Shadow” x “Blue Ace”)
1st Open London & South East Classic Carentan (Ken Wise)
1st Open London & South East Classic Tours 1,444 birds (Ken Wise)
1st Section/Zone, 2nd Open London & South East Classic Tours 1,444 birds (Packer & Clarke)
1st Open London & South East Yearling Derby Tours (Ken Wise)
1st Open Essex & Kent Combine 5,489 birds (Ling Bros)
8th National Falaise 3,932 birds (Parker & Clarke)
1st Section/Zone, 2nd Open B.B.C. National Poitiers (K. Abbott)
1st National Guernsey 2,433 birds (Micky Watts)
1st (equal) America’s International One Loft Race (346 miles / 556 km)(Inbred “Shadow” x “Blue Ace”)
2nd Scottish National Maidstone 3,442 birds (W. Hume)
1st Ace Long Distance Bird American R.P. Digest Award (Laurie McConnell)
3rd Open M.N.F.C. National Fougeres 5,903 birds. (Clive Yates)
3rd Middle Distance Ace Pigeon M.N.F.C. National North Section. (D & J. Hawkins & Evans)
4th Middle Distance Ace Pigeon M.N.F.C. National North Section. (D & J. Hawkins & Evans)
5th Middle Distance Ace Pigeon M.N.F.C. National North Section. (D & J. Hawkins & Evans)
10th Middle Distance Ace Pigeon M.N.F.C. National North Section. (D & J. Hawkins & Evans)
16th Middle Distance Ace Pigeon M.N.F.C. National North Section. (D & J. Hawkins & Evans)
1st N.S.F. Frome 3,520 birds (Mr & Mrs J. Booth)
2nd N.S.F. Bath 4,020 birds (Mr & Mrs J. Booth)
1st Federation 2,070 birds & 3rd Federation 2,249 birds. (“Shadow bloodlines)
1st Federation 2,885 birds. (“Shadow” bloodlines)
1st (Equal) South West One Loft Race Final (David Reed)
1st Club, 2nd Section/Zone 2,800 birds 17th Open N.I.P.A 22,489 birds (“Shadow” bloodlines)
3rd Section/Zone 2,400 birds, 3rd Open N.I.P.A. 8,758 birds (“Solitaire”/“Shadow” bloodlines)
7th Section/Zone 1,300 birds, 28th Open N.I.P.A. 23,378 birds (“Solitaire”/“Shadow” bloodlines)
15th Section/Zone 1,408 birds, 45th Open N.I.P.A. 24,370 birds (“Solitaire”/“Shadow” bloodlines)
4th Section/Zone 2,950 birds, 15th Open N.I.P.A. 28,526 birds (“Solitaire”/“Shadow” bloodlines)
2nd Section/Zone 1,100 birds, 22nd Open N.I.P.A. 7,832 birds (“Solitaire”/“Shadow” bloodlines)
12th Section/Zone 1,300 birds, 127th Open N.I.P.A. 26,127 birds (“Shadow” bloodlines)
5th Section/Zone 2,500 birds, 18th open N.I.P.A. 25,214 birds (Granddaughter “Shadow”)
1st Club, 2nd Border Amal 1,047 birds, 2nd Combine Carentan 1,350 birds (“Shadow” bloodlines)
1st (Equal) American International One Loft Race 346 miles (Inbred “Shadow”)
1st Open London & South East Classic Vire 999 birds (Ken Wise)
1st Ace Bird Somerset One Loft Race (Micky Watts)
1st National Vire 4,756 birds (Mr & Mrs A. Hargreaves)
2nd Section/Zone, 3rd National Canentan 5,609 birds (P, B & W Hyatt)
1st Open Yorkshire Middle Route Combine 3,500 birds (Paul & June Battersby)
2nd Open Yorkshire Middle Route Combine 3,500 birds (Paul & June Battersby)
1st Ulster Federation 3,200 birds (Joe & David Braniff)
2nd, 9th, 13th Section/Zone 2,680 birds 2nd, 11th, 15th Open E.D.C. 4,097 birds (Gordon Bros)
1st National Clermont 5,434 birds (Gair, Dawson, Townsley, Richards)
1st National Bordeaux 1,339 birds (Jonathan Walker)
1st National Eastbourne 7,312 birds (Savage & Dobson)
1st National Lillers 10,601 birds (Ian Jamieson)
1st Section/Zone, 13th National Carentan Old Hens (D & J. Hawkins & Evans)
1st Section/Zone, 9th National Alencon 4,797 birds (Packer & Clarke)
2nd Section/Zone, 11th National Alencon 4,797 birds (Packer & Clarke)
4th Scottish National Leicester 1,889 birds (Billy Bilsland)
5th Scottish National Leicester 1,889 birds (Billy Bilsland)
1st R.P.R.A. Yearling Race Winner (John Scatchard)
1st N.S.F. West Bay 4,576 birds (Mr & Mrs J. Booth)
2nd Open Welsh National (Mr & Mrs K. Upham)
1st Scottish National Maidstone 4,472 birds (Billy Bilsland)
2nd Scottish National Maidstone 4,472 birds (Billy Bilsland)
1st Scottish National Buckingham 2,941 birds (Billy Bilsland)
2nd Scottish National Buckingham 2,941 birds (Billy Bilsland)
Best Performance Champion Young Birds Scottish Homing Union (Douglas Bold)
1st Section/Zone 571 birds, 7th National 6,996 birds (Mr & Mrs J. Booth)
1st Section/Zone 788 birds, 7th National Ancenis 3,936 birds (D & J. Hawkins & Evans)
5th Section/Zone, 20th National Carentan 3,434 birds (D & J. Hawkins & Evans)
2nd Section/Zone, 11th National Fougeres 5,403 birds (D & J. Hawkins & Evans)
4th Section/Zone 579 birds, 6th National Ancenis 5,510 birds (D & J. Hawkins & Evans)
4th Section/Zone 576 birds, 11th National Vire 4,379 birds (D & J. Hawkins & Evans)
1st Section/Zone 447 birds, 8th National Ancenis 6,996 birds (D & J. Hawkins & Evans)
4th Section/Zone 576 birds, 24th National Carentan 4,059 birds (D & J. Hawkins & Evans)
8th Section/Zone 1,148 birds, 14th National Carentan 9,678 birds (D & J. Hawkins & Evans)
This list just goes on and on. The list is endless…..
G.G.Dam; GB08L36789 “Golden Black” – M & D. Evans.
Direct daughter of “Gaby 700” & “Carrie Black”
“Gaby 700” is a direct son of:
“Golden Gaby” x “Golden Hen”
“Carrie Black” is a direct daughter of “Champion Shadow” x “Carrie”
“Golden Gaby”
Top racer & breeder Winner of
1st National Orleans 12,875 birds.
2nd Arras 6,124 birds.
3rd Nijvel 3,553 birds.
6th Arras 14,674 birds.
14th Peronne 2,975 birds.
16th Reims 2,316 birds.
20th Nijvel 16,652 birds.
35th St Quentin 2,013 birds.
40th Epernay 6,558 birds.
41st Boxtel 16,618 birds.
“Golden Gaby” proved to be a great investment to Mark’s breeding programme & worth every penny of the £15,000.00 he cost in 2006. “Golden Gaby” is a multi-performance National winner from the famous super winning bloodlines of Gaby Vandenabeele. His father is from a direct son of the Number One Breeder “Wittenbuik” paired to a sister of “Ronker” winner of 1st National Limoges against 8,883 birds. His mother is from a direct son of “Limoges” winner of 1st National Limoges against 13,631 yearlings, when paired to a daughter of the super racer and breeder “Turbo” when paired to “Flick” the dam of “Wittenbuik”
“Golden Hen”
Outstanding breeding hen.
Only eight direct children have ever been raced and seven of them have won 1st prizes.
She has bred winners with three different cocks in the top National loft of Clive Yeats.
Due to her outstanding breeding record for producing winners she was then purchased back by Myrtle Lofts.
G.Dam; SU12L13214 “User Friendly” G.W & P. Macaloney (100% M & D. Evans Bloodlines)
Super Breeder: Producer of:
1st Federation 4,995 birds
1st Federation 3,553 birds
1st Federation 1,760 birds
1st Federation 1,011 birds
1st Federation 656 birds
1st Centre Section 2,482 birds
1st Centre Section 1,956 birds
1st Centre Section 1,486 birds
2nd Federation 4,641 birds (bblm)
2nd Federation 5,835 birds
2nd Federation 4,433 birds (bblm)
2nd Federation 3,531 birds
2nd Centre Section 1,865 birds
2nd Centre Section 1,862 birds
3rd North Midlands CC Holmsley
3rd Federation 5,076 birds
3rd Federation 2,028 birds
3rd Federation 2,808 birds
3rd Centre Section 2,482 birds
3rd Centre Section 1,759 birds
4th Federation 1,674 birds
4th Centre Section 1,862 birds
5th Federation 5,835 birds
5th Federation 5,697 birds
5th Federation 4,433 birds
5th Federation 2,564 birds
5th Federation 1,674 birds
6th Federation 4,078 birds
6th Federation 3,430 birds
6th Federation 2,889 birds
6th Federation 890 birds
6th Federation 713 birds
6th Open Federation 615 birds
7th Federation 4,950 birds
9th Federation 6,141 birds
10th Federation 2,100 birds
10th Federation 470 birds
11th Federation 5,845 birds
11th Federation 3,330 birds
11th Federation 961 birds
12th Federation 4,617 birds
14th Federation 1,792 birds
14th Federation 1,674 birds
15th Federation 3,210 birds
15th Federation 768 birds
17th Federation 5,457 birds
18th Federation 3,330 birds
21st Federation 4,243 birds
21st Federation 768 birds
22nd Federation 5,043 birds
22nd Federation 3,330 birds
24th Federation 966 birds
24th Federation 5,697 birds
25th Federation 5,109 birds
25th Federation 713 birds
27th Federation 5,109 birds
24th Open Federation Ypres 449 miles
71st Open SNFC Bedhampton
88th Open SNFC Buckingham 4,170 birds
G.G.Sire; GB06T13311 “Classy Lad” – M & D. Evans – Top breeder for G.W & P. Macaloney
This cock was bred by Mark and specially selected for G.W & P. Macaloney of Scotland. “Classy Lad” certainly didn’t turn out a disappointment and started producing the partnership some super winning lines. Just another great pigeon to uphold the famous M & D. Evans name.
“Glassy Lad” is a direct son from “Touch of Class” NL.002057567 when paired to “Lady Bliksem” B.03.3003304 Both exceptional breeders for Mark Evans. “Lady Bilksem” is a direct daughter from the world-famous “Bliksem” owned by Gaby Vandenabeele. This super breeding hen “Lady Bliksem” can hold her head up high after following in her father’s footsteps for breeding consistently year after year right through to the highest level. Her children and grandchildren are winning world-wide including Mark’s own 1st Ace Champion Old Bird & 1st Ace Champion Yearling in the Up North Combine in North America for Mark’s partnership loft of Ferreira & Evans.
G.G.Dam; GB06T13334 “Miss Orleans” – M & D. Evans
Top breeder for G.W & P. Macaloney”
“Miss Orleans” GB06T13334 and her nest mate “New Orleans” GB06T13335 were both bred by Mark and specially selected for G.W & P. Macaloney of Scotland. And yet again without disappointment. Their offspring are responsible for:
1st Federation 5,720 Birds
1st Federation 4,995 Birds
1st Federation 4,950 Birds
1st Federation 4,935 Birds
1st Federation 3,923 Birds
1st Federation 3,100 Birds
1st Federation 610 Birds
1st Section MNFC National
2nd Federation 7,305 Birds
2nd Federation 5,720 Birds
2nd Federation 5,835 Birds
2nd Federation 3,531 Birds
2nd Federation 1,766 Birds
2nd Federation 431 Birds
3rd Federation 5,371 Birds
3rd Federation 4,842 Birds
3rd Federation 966 Birds
4th Federation 6,474 Birds
4th Federation 5,902 Birds
4th Federation 5,617 Birds
4th Federation 3,536 Birds
4th Federation 2,314 Birds
5th Federation 5,835 Birds
5th Federation 2,564 Birds
5th Federation 2,126 Birds
6th SNFC National 4,170 Birds
6th Federation 6,942 Birds
6th Federation 3,430 Birds
6th Federation 866 Birds
10th Federation 7,994 Birds
12th Federation 7,670 Birds
13th Federation 4,506 Birds
13th Federation 2,311 Birds
15th Federation 5,835 Birds
15th Federation 4,950 Birds
15th Federation 4,885 Birds
16th Federation 4,506 Birds
18th Federation 3,004 Birds
20th Federation 4,842 Birds
22nd Federation 4,394 Birds
24th Federation 966 Birds
25th Federation 5,617 Birds
25th Federation 3,004 Birds
27th Federation 4,381 Birds
28th Federation 4,394 Birds
51st Federation 813 Birds
60th Federation 715 Birds
64th Federation 2,550 Birds
88th SNFC National 4,170 Birds
Winners reported from distances of 64 to 535 miles in Scotland, England & Australia.
Both “Miss Orleans” & “New Orleans” are direct children of “Westkapelle” NL.00.2057575 x “Fieneke 804” B.00.6178804