📸 John with His Winning Bird
Here is a photo of John, standing proudly in front of his Benzing finishing line, holding his winning hen. His love for the Benzing clock is evident, he says it has revolutionised pigeon racing in the WPF, bringing precision, fairness, and excitement to every finish.
📸 Joe with His Champion Hen
And here is Joe, wearing his signature cap, holding his own winning bird from the weekend. The pride in his eyes says it all, this race meant more than just points, it was about honouring the past and flying for the future.
🏆 Top 10 Federation Results – 3rd Murray Bridge (580 km)
| Position | Winner | Section | Birds Sent | Velocity (m/min) | Prize Money | Ring (Year) | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J & J PULIS | Metro 1 | 23 | 1690.00 | $243 | WPF-24-9742 | Herman Ceusters hen, unstoppable! |
| 2 | M BENNETT | Metro 1 | 21 | 1689.77 | $162 | WPF-24-2678 | Just 3 seconds behind, brilliant effort. |
| 3 | RUSSELL & WEST | Metro 2 | 16 | 1689.53 | $249 | VRPU-24-5913 | Consistent top performer. |
| 4 | SAGGERS BROTHERS [John] | Metro 3 | 18 | 1687.34 | $275.40 | WPF-24-21 | Strong showing from Yarraville. |
| 5 | CACHIA, HOLWELL & CINI | Metro 3 | 12 | 1684.59 | $183.60 | VRPU-24-4069 | Two birds on the drop, impressive! |
| 6 | JOHN FORTI | Metro 2 | 17 | 1682.37 | $149.40 | WPF-24-1093 | Solid performance. |
| 7 | HUANG & ZHENG | Metro 3 | 24 | 1680.23 | $91.80 | WPF-24-7639 | Middle series champions, still flying high. |
| 8 | J & M PORTELLI [Michael] | Metro 3 | 25 | 1679.50 | $61.20 | VHA-24-2504 | Always in the mix. |
| 9 | TENAGLIA BROS FMLY CS [Marc] | Metro 1 | 20 | 1678.46 | $81 | WPF-24-8316 | Strong early velocity. |
| 10 | PIERRE ANASTASI | Metro 2 | 35 | 1673.14 | $99.60 | RRRP-24-81 | Holding steady in top 10. |
📊 Section Winners – Sires Produce
- Metro 1: J & J PULIS, 1690.00 m/min, $243
- Metro 2: RUSSELL & WEST, 1689.53 m/min, $249
- Metro 3: SAGGERS BROTHERS [John], 1687.34 m/min, $275.40
- West: D. HUNTER, 1659.97 m/min, $298.50
- South West: ALEX DIAZ, 1652.40 m/min, $351
- North West: TREVOR WEBB, 1605.23 m/min, $199.80
🧮 Middle Series Final Pointscore – Top 10
The Middle Series is now officially over, and the title goes to HUANG & ZHENG, flying an impressive pigeon from the Yarraville club. Congratulations to all flyers who made this series unforgettable!
| Rank | Flyer | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUANG & ZHENG | 156 |
| 2 | D. HUNTER | 146 |
| 3 | PIERRE ANASTASI | 144 |
| 4 | J & M PORTELLI [Michael] | 135 |
| 5 | S & M MIFSUD | 131 |
| 6 | CACHIA, HOLWELL & CINI | 130 |
| 7 | M & N CIANCIO | 121 |
| 8 | FROST FAMILY | 111 |
| 9 | SAGGERS BROTHERS [John] | 108 |
| 10 | VELLA FAMILY [Renni] | 102 |
🚨 The Overall Points Battle – Who Will Claim the Crown? 🚨
- CACHIA, HOLWELL & CINI: 332
- J & M PORTELLI [Michael]: 330
- PIERRE ANASTASI: 312
📈 2025 WEST LINE – Overall Points (Top 10)
| Rank | Flyer | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CACHIA, HOLWELL & CINI | 332 |
| 2 | J & M PORTELLI [Michael] | 330 |
| 3 | PIERRE ANASTASI | 312 |
| 4 | HUANG & ZHENG | 269 |
| 5 | D. HUNTER | 237 |
| 6 | S & M MIFSUD | 235 |
| 7 | BABA’S LOFT [R. Ristevski] | 215 |
| 8 | SAGGERS BROTHERS [John] | 211 |
| 9 | FROST FAMILY | 204 |
| 10 | DAVID MALLIA | 199 |
🙌 Special Mentions
- Great to see RUSSELL & WEST back on the board!
- J & J PULIS continue to set the benchmark, their loft is immaculate, their birds are elite.
- CACHIA, HOLWELL & CINI remain consistent contenders, with strong performances across both series.
🎯 Closing Message
The Sires Produce is more than a race, it’s a tribute to our history, a celebration of our present, and a promise for the future. Congratulations to all flyers, and especially to those who honoured Hillary Ashley’s legacy with their entries.
We now head into the long-distance racing season will it be the same flyers who continue to dominate, or will a new crop of long-distance specialists rise to the top? This is where the true endurance flyers shine. But with the Herman Ceusters crosses proving unbeatable not only in the sprints but also in the hard, long-distance races, we ask has pigeon racing changed forever?
Time will tell. Stay tuned, and we look forward to seeing who the winners will be next week! 🚀