19009 is Medium Size Super Nice Hen with Excellent Breeding Eye. Off Son of "Aces Bosman" Gr Sire to "MIX" 1st SAMDPR Final. Super Crack Crusson.
Dam is Dau "LUKE DONALD" - One of the Best in the World - Oswald Van Loon down from "Africa Pair". Bro to "SHIRROCCO"
"MIX" family are producing winners in the biggest one loft races including equal 1st HoosierClassic 2020.
"Boeing Doring1" ZANRU15 father of Mix and Son of Aces Bosman
0031 36e Final Samdpr 2016
Convincing Archive of tough
Headwind Hot Weather Genes
Original Super Crack Crusson
& Extreme L/Dist Hebberecht
Strong Reference to PanchoJelle/ & Champion#s presence
in the Pedigree of Return Flojo
2018 Samdpr Gr.Ave Winner!
"Hatatitla" Sire's ½ Br is The
Mustang# he bred 5 Samdpr
Final Prize Pos Her Gr.Sire
Sired Knock-Out #06 Winner
*Hatatitla Br. Orofino DV0204
13 140 155e Final Samdpr
2014 Sired "Wilhelms Birdy"
207e Final Samdpr 2018 mated
to a Dght of Zander & Birdy
Super Crack - Champion Racer & Breeder
Published: 01 January 2020 Read Time: 1 min Hits: 25
SUPER CRACK - CHAMPION RACER & BREEDER
by Liam O Comain
There have been many outstanding racers and breeders in the history of the sport of pigeon racing. As well as those gems who combined the gold of the breeder and the silver of the racer. But has there been any greater than the French born Super Crack? None,would be an opinion held by many across the world wide pigeon racing community.
The pigeoner, Robert Venus,bought this pigeon from a fancier called Gruson in 1974 after its marvellous racing career, and shortly afterwards bought all of the pigeons bloodlines. Gruson had initially bought the pigeon from a friend, named Hovaere, thinking that it was a hen.
Super Crack (rung 457421-68) is a legend of the sport and the legend continues to grow. Yes, the sport has had many pigeons capable of being dubbed a legend, some of which we shall look at in due time but in the opinion of authoritative pigeon folk Super Crack Gruson is number one! The only pigeon deserving of the title bestowed upon him arising from extraordinary flying exploits and breeding productivity.
All this from a pigeon which in the mind of one past owner was born a hen but which in time was found to be a cock of small proportions and lacking a pedigree.Allegedly a mysterious bird of origin who in due course would stamp its name forever in the annals of pigeon racing not alone in Europe but throughout the globe.There exists confirmation or an almost one hundred per cent certainty however that this great racer and breeder contained the bloodlines of Commines and Bricoux via Paul Sion.
This small blue bar in races between 150 and 650 miles had 11 first prizes which included 3 first Nationals from St. Vincent (520 miles) 1972, Barcelona 1974 (630 miles), and Narbonne (530 miles) in 1974; 2 in which he was the only bird home against thousands.In fact the wins from Barcelona and Narbonne in 1974 were within the space of 14 days. In total 46 good positions in 4 years including 43 positions in the first 10. On one occasion Super Crack finished 2nd National and was beaten by his son when both arrived together.What a record! As for his breeding accomplishments which are also outstanding: Super Crack is now apparently responsible for 120 National winners and approximately 20 1st International winners, as sire and grand sire. In fact he sired at least 8 National winners.
Apparently Super Crack, psychologically, was of a good disposition, a character of which Robert Venus (as its final owner) has been known to speak of as if he was a son. Needless to say Gruson was literally flabbergasted by his then pigeon's racing ability for apparently prior to racing he was not impressed by his purchase.It should also be noted that this blue blooded thoroughbred was raced out of a Province of France that was included in the Belgium National results. On another occasion he won a distance event which was his fourth 1st National but sadly, Gerald and Michel Van Hee finished in second place to Super Crack and petitioned the Belgium organization to have the French province eliminated from the results. Thus Van Hee was awarded the race and Super Crack was allocated a provincial victory.
Finally it is reckoned by Super Crack enthusiasts that in about 48 countries descendants of this powerful pigeon are winning at all distances. Upon residing at the Venus lofts a descendent is Prins who was sire to: 1st International Pau 1994; 1st. National Pau; 2nd National Pau 98; 11th International Pau plus other super racers and breeders! Then there is Claudia Schiffer the number one hen and full sister to Prins who was dam and grand dam to 1st National winners and champion breeders! Not forgetting Super Crack 305 who bred 1st International Tarbes, 5008 pigeons, as well as 6th International and 9th International on other occasions.
Yes, this is what dreams are made of and the lesson for every fancier is that handling and ones eye can overlook a genius in pigeon terms. They come in all shapes and sizes and although we have to seek a norm or standard we must realize that there are exceptions to the norm and the standard. That is what makes pigeon racing so enchanting.
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ROBERT VENUS, IS THE MAN, " THE MASTER BREEDER " WHO HAVE MADE THE SUPER CRACK
GRUSON STRAIN SO FAMOUS. ROBERT HAS OWNED THE BEST PIGEONS IN THE WORLD, BUT HE HAS ALWAYS SAID " SUPER CRACK IS THE BEST PIGEON EVER " 3 TIMES NATIONAL WINNER!!! AND THIS LINE HAVE GIVEN HUNDREDS OF 1ST NATIONAL WINNERS!!! THIS STRAIN FLY IN MORE THAN 50 COUNTRIES WITH SUCCESS.
Every one has heard of pigeons named Super Crack this and Super Crack that. Mention Super Crack in Belgium, and the mecca of pigeon racing knows only one.... "Super Crack 421-68".
The legend of the great 'Super Crack 421- 68' just keeps growing as his direct descendents keep winning both 1st. National and 1st. International races throughout Europe. 'Super Crack' which he is fondly known, won 11 first prizes, from 150 to 650 miles. He bred eight 1st. National winners and is the grand sire to countless more. The
descendents of 'Super Crack' are now responsible for eighteen (18) 1st. International winners and one hundred eighteen (118) 1st. National winners. Yes that's one hundred and eighteen! Most Belgium lofts have never even come close to winning a National race. As the Super Cracks rack up major wins, the legacy grows.
The "Super Crack" may be the best pigeon ever. Robert Venus speaks fondly of the cock, as if talking about a beloved son or mother. Venus told me the story of the 'Super Crack'. Venus purchased the pigeon from Crusson.
Crusson bought the pigeon from a friend named Hovaere. Crusson thought this amazing cock was a hen and he did not even let the bird out until the spring before the first old bird season. Well this small cock raced well beyond Crusson's imagination. Sort of like a real life pigeon "Rocky" story. Venus explained the 'Super Crack' won 1st. National three times. Two times being the only day bird against thousands of pigeons. Amazing? Well the story gets better.
'Super Crack' was raced out of a province of France that was included in the Belgium National results. On one long distance race 'Super Crack' again won 1st. which was his fourth 1st. National. Sadly for Crusson and the great 'Super Crack' pigeon, Gerald and Michel Van Hee finished in second place. Van Hee now partitioned the Belgium organization to have the French province eliminated from the Belgian results. Van Hee was awarded the win and 'Super Crack' was awarded a provincial victory. On one occasion 'Super Crack' finished 2nd. National and was beaten by his son when both birds arrived together.
Robert Venus bought this tremendous champion from Crusson in 1974, shortly after 'Super Crack' won 1st.
National Barcelona and 1st. National Narbonne. Later he purchased the entire family of Super Crack birds from Crusson. Venus used the 'Super Crack' birds as the base for any long distance family he would introduce. One hen that proved an important addition was "Samantha Fox". "Samantha Fox" was a dark hen and as a late bred yearling flew four 600 mile races in 21 days. "Samantha Fox" scored high in the prizes on each and continued to rack up top positions at the long distance for years.
Many ask, "Are the 'Super Crack Crusson' pigeons strictly long distance pigeons?" The answer is, these
pigeons are winning in 46 countries at all distances. They are one day pigeons which make them so impressive when the race gets tough. The 'Super Cracks' win in every climate and at all speeds from disasters to quick races. They race and home on the day and will keep coming with endurance to make it home when most pigeons have long since given up.
THE ARTICLE ABOVE WAS WRITTEN BY THE OWNER OF MAC LAUGHLIN LOFT www.mclaughlinusa.com
