🕊️ Sky Kings of Rupanyup – Gusman & Son Soar to Victory!

20.07.2025 – Race Results – Rupanyup 4 – 230 Klm – Western Pigeon Federation of Victoria

🎉 Congratulations to Mark Gusman and Son!
In today’s Rupanyup 4 race, they didn’t just win—they dominated. With three birds on the drop, including the fastest bird on the truck, they soared ahead of the pack and claimed the Federation win with style. A brilliant performance—well done Mark!!!

Right behind them, Chris from Cachia Holwell and Cini had five birds in contention for second Federation spot, showing impressive consistency. Ray Russell and Michael West from Russell & West followed closely, securing third Federation with two birds that were right in the mix. These three flyers owned the top ten, making this race one to remember.

📍What made this race even more exciting?
The winners came from the southwest, while strong performances also came from the north and east sections—proving that anyone in between could have taken the win. It’s a reminder that in pigeon racing, it all comes down to form, preparation, and timing.

🕊️ Liberation & Race Conditions

At 11:15am, a total of 3255 birds from 93 flyers took to the skies at Rupanyup. This included:

• 82 WPF flyers with 3063 birds
• 11 GCHC flyers with 192 birds
• 17 Squeaker Squadron flyers pooling 85 birds

The birds formed a single, powerful group, circling the race point 3–4 times before heading home. Within 3 minutes, the skies were clear—a smooth and confident start.

🌡️ Conditions at Liberation:

• Temperature: 7°C
• Winds at ground level: Northeasterly, 3–8 km/h
• Winds aloft (100–600m): North/Northwest, 15–25 km/h
  Perfect conditions for a fast and competitive race!

🏁 Final Thoughts

With ideal weather, strong winds, and standout performances across all sections, today’s race was a true showcase of elite pigeon racing. 👏

Will Gusman and Son continue their winning streak? Or will a new challenger rise to take the crown?

📄 View Full Results – RR 2025.07.20 – 4th Rupanyup – 230 Klm (PDF)

Stay tuned—next week’s race promises even more excitement!