:“Solitaire” winner of many prizes before going to stock including 1st Open National & 1st Open Northern Classic. He is a direct son from “Shadow” when paired to “Princess” direct daughter from “Bolero” 1st Nat Brive 1994 when paired to a direct daughter from “De Vital” 1st National Champion LD KBDB 1993 & 1st Nat Ace Pigeon LD KBDB 1993. Solitaire has already made outstanding progress in the breeding loft for Mark & Dick. The winners reported back to Myrtle Lofts are fantastic. This year 2004 D & J. Hawkins, Doncaster won 1st & 2nd Open M.N.F.C. Nat Picauville G.R. with two grand children (Nest Mates) from Solitaire, also a different daughter from Solitaire bred then 1st Sect, 1st Open Northern Classic again in 2004. In 2005 - five different pigeons in the first 20 Open National they won 2nd, 4th, 8th, 18th & 20th National 850 members sent 7,131 birds. All grandchildren from “Solitaire”.

“Band of Gold” Myrtle Lofts No 1. Breeding hen. she is dam to 6 generations of winners. She is grand dam to “Lord & Lady of the Rings” 1st & 2nd Open National 3,000 + birds, also the “42 Cock 1st, Nat N. E. Sect 1,901 birds, 1st, Nat N.E. & S.E. Sections 3,129 birds, all raced by D & J. Hawkins. Dunsville and 1st M.N.F.C. Yearling Nat winner raced by Clive Yates. Tamworth. In 2005 - five different pigeons in the first 20 Open National they won 2nd, 4th, 8th, 18th & 20th National 850 members sent 7,131 birds. All grandchildren from “Band of Gold”. There are winners after winners that are been reported to Myrtle Lofts which contain Band of Gold’s name in their pedigrees. Even this year 2009 a great grandson from her won 1st Open London & South East Classic Guernsey 2,100 birds for Meg Murray from B'ham on Crouch. Here is another example of the quality this hen breeds. Myrtle Lofts sold a direct daughter from "Band of Gold" to D & J. Hawkins from South Yorkshire and she is now christened “One so Wonderfull” and here is a small example of what she has already bred. 1st North East Section MNFC 2,231 birds. Falaise. 7th Open National MNFC 7,131 birds Falaise. 1st North East Section MNFC Yearlings 468 birds 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 birds Falaise. 9th North East Section MNFC 2,331 birds Falaise. 18th Open National MNFC 7,131 birds Falaise. 6th North East Section MNFC Yearlings 468 birds Falaise. 10th Open National MNFC 1,234 birds Yearlings Falaise. 1st North Section Northern Classic Picauville. 1st Open Northern Classic 556 birds 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

“Shadow” Belg.95.3211313 This cock is something very special. Again the winners bred down from this cock are outstanding. He is sire to 1st prize winners in Federation, Gold Rings, Classic, Ace Pigeons & National racers. “Shadow” has bred a winner with over twelve different hens to date and the winners for other fanciers again would fill page after page, over six generations of winners. Here are some of the top performances bred down from Champion “Shadow” in the last two years 2008 & 2009. 1st Open NFC National Angers, 1st Open N.F.C. National Messac, 1st Open Central Southern Classic Messac, 1st Open London & South East Classic Bergerac, 1st Open Central Southern Classic Lessay, 1st Essex & Kent Combine Scotch Corner, 1st Open Classic M.C.C. Lessay, 1st Open London & South East Classic Guernsey, 2nd Essex & Kent Combine Scotch Corner, 2nd Open BICC National, 2nd Open London & South East Classic, 3rd Essex & Kent Combine Scotch Corner, 3rd Open Northern Classic Yelverton, 4th Open B.B.C. National from Bordeaux, 7th Open London & South East Classic Guernsey, 7th Open N.F.C. National Fougeres, 7th Open National MNFC. Falaise, 8th Open London & South East Classic Guernsey, 11th Open National Tours, 13th Open London & South East Classic Guernsey, 17th Open N.F.C. National Fougeres, 18th Open National MNFC. Falaise, 20th Open London & South East Classic Guernsey, 20th Open National MNFC. Falaise. Also in the last two years the bloodlines from “Shadow” are winning in the UK. America, Canada, South Africa, Portugal & Taiwan. In our own breeding loft at Myrtle Lofts we have "Eisenhower", "Icon", "Robin Hood", "Roman", "Legend", "Young Eisenhower", "Jacko", Young Solitaire", "Lord of the Rings", "Mistress", "Super Girl 413", "Miss Eisen", "Lady Eisen", "Golden Shadow", "Super Girl 530", "Lady of the Rings", "Carrie Black", "Blue Ace" which all have two things in common. They are all breeding winners and they are all bred down from "Shadow"

“Super Girl 413” direct daughter from Champion “Shadow” when paired to the super breeding hen “Super Girl 310” Dam, G.Dam & G.G.Dam of top class winners up and down the country. Absolute top class breeding being a direct daughter from “Super Gaby” x “Gerty V” super breeding couple for example they are parents to “Tamara” & “Lady Marleen” (nest pair) winners of 1st & 2nd Open 5,056 birds by a clear 7 minutes!!

 "Wittenbuik 360"Here we have something very special,he is a direct son from "Blue Diamond" who was bred from a unique mating arranged between Gaby Vandenabeele(Belgium champion) and Ad Schaerlaeckens,who is ranked as one of the top racing men in all the world.Mr Schaerlackens no1 hen "Sissi" who is considered to be the best breeding hen of all Holland,was loaned back to Gaby Vandenabeele to be paired to his respected "Wittenbuik" who is considered to be the best breeding cock  in all Belgium."Blue Diamond" was paired to a daughter from the "Favoriet" 1st Ace Pigeon West Flanders 1989,also sire to Wolfgang Roepers 1st national winner from Ciechanow 750km 9,863 birds.

"Lady Devon" Outstanding breeding hen breeder of winners from the very first nest.Direct dtr from "Shadow" sire & g-sire to 1st open national winners.

“Joe Jones” this cock has become one of Myrtle Lofts latest super stars because he continues to produce winners in every nest. He is sire and grandsire to winner’s right through to national level including grandsire to “Cosmic Girl” 1st UNC Maidstone National 14,701 birds. Joe Jones” is a son of “Rolls Royce” x “Love Bird” daughter of “Jester” & “Carrie”.

 “Hillcroft Fantasy” was David & Emma Armstrong’s No 1 Gaby Vandenabeele breeding hen and was purchased by Myrtle Lofts for a huge cost at their Entire Clearance Sale in December 2003. This hen is directly responsible for 7 x 1st Amal Winners is an outstanding proven breeding hen with a pedigree second to none. She is a direct daughter from the top racing and breeding cock “Wittenbuik” when paired to “Heidi” sister to “Ronker” 1st Asduif Fond 1994 & 1st National Limoges 1995 from 8,883 birds.

“T.C.” Belg.96.3156302. He was Tony Carters No 1 Gaby Vandenabeele breeding cock and was purchased by Myrtle Lofts for a huge cost at his Entire Clearance Sale in November 2003. This outstanding cock has bred winners with many different hens breeding Club, Federation, Combine and Section winners. He is responsible for breeding over 20 different Federation winners. He is a direct son of “Den As” winner of 1st Ace Pigeon Middle Distance 1994, when paired to “Paola” sister to 1st Nat Montauban and a granddaughter to 1st Nat Limoges.

"Amber Louise” another top stock hen housed at Myrtle Lofts. She is a double grand daughters of the outstanding breeding cock the “Kleinen” direct sire to “Picanol”, “Wittenbuik”, “Turbo”, “De Stier” plus many more top performance pigeons which has helped make the name of Gaby Vandenabeele famous.

“Rolls Royce "this cock can only be described as pure class. He only raced as a young bird and a yearling due to injury in training. He was only sent to three National races winning 2,nd National North East Section Picauville 246 members sent 1,652 birds.2,nd open National Picauville 644 members sent 4,154 birds. Beaten by loft mate when “Myrtle Lofts won 1,st 2,nd 3,rd Open Midlands National, all three birds dropped together and was clocked in ten seconds. north west wind)32,nd National North East Section Thorness 2,900 birds.33,rd open National Thorness 5,617 birds (north west wind)9,th National North East Section La Ferte Bernard 464 members sent 2,896 birds.50,th open National La Ferte Bernard 1,161 members sent 7,017 birds. This race he was the farthest flying pigeon in the top 100 open, racing into a north east wind wanting approx 100 miles on the front lofts and the 1,st open National winner and over 50 miles on the front loft in the N.E Section." Rolls Royce” is also winner of 1,st prizes at club & fed level and now at stock his breeding is as good as his racing." Rolls Royce a small example of the quality of this cock,is one weekend in 2002 Mark & Dick had twelve widowhood cocks drop together, winning the first twelve positions in the federation. Six of them were sons or grandsons of “Rolls Royce, again in 2003 Charlie Mcardle & Terry Archibald won 1,st & 2,nd Bamfords Gold Ring spectacular 1,111 birds winning £4,500 and a new T3 clock, both birds were bred down from “Rolls Royce”

“Queen of Diamonds” this 1999 late bred hen was only put to stock at Myrtle Lofts in 2001 where she bred three young birds. Two youngsters when paired to “Rolls Royce" winning 5,th federation South sea 1,795 birds, beaten by loft mates.6,th federation Buckingham 1,440 birds, beaten by loft mates 9 birds clocked in 1 min.10,th federation Kettering when Myrtle Lofts won 1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th,9th,10th,12th,13th,16th, 1,289 birds, all clocked in 55 seconds.11th, federation Basingstoke 1,250 birds and 14th, federation Melton Mowbray again beaten by loft mates when on this occasion won 1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th,8th,9th,10th,11th,12th,13th,14th,15th,16th, 1,635 birds, all clocked in 1 min 30.The third yb from the “Queen of Diamonds” when paired to “Gaby 600” breeding “Joint Venture” winner of 1st, National North East Section 269 members sent 2,069 birds,2nd, open Midlands National Guernsey 771 members sent 5,661 birds (1st, open National winner was flying 75 miles shorter and into a north west wind)" Queen of Diamonds” was the last direct daughter from Myrtle Lofts old 1985 direct Vandenabeele cock “Blauwen National”sire,g-sire & g-g sire to over 100 * 1st, prize winners.

 “Super Man” he was raced last year by Ron Freed in Spring Hill Florida, U.S.A. winning over $15,000.00 as a young bird. He is 100% Gaby Vandenabeele and is a direct son from Mike Ganus top Vandenabeele pair “The Diamond” x “Gold Dust”. “The Diamond” is bred down from the “Picanol” lines and “Gold Dust” is bred down from “Wittenbuik” x “Moriska” on one side and “De Limoges” on the other side. To be honest he is a few generations away from the main named birds in Gaby’s loft but it hasn’t stopped this super pair producing the goods. “Super Man” is a full brother to “Morning Star” He is also a full brother to “Kasia” owned by Nico van Noordenne winner of many prizes including 1st Houdeng 6,626 birds, 1st Peronne 6,289 birds, 1st Creil 2,673 birds, 1st Peronne 1,426 birds, 2nd Chantilly 2,263 birds, 2nd PS Maxence 1,417 birds, 4th PS Maxence 2,588 birds, 7th St Ghislain 5,030 birds. “Morning Star” & “Kasia” have both gone on to produce top winning lines for different fanciers around the world and I can’t see “Super Man” being any different.

:“Solitaire” winner of many prizes before going to stock including 1st Open National & 1st Open Northern Classic. He is a direct son from “Shadow” when paired to “Princess” direct daughter from “Bolero” 1st Nat Brive 1994 when paired to a direct daughter from “De Vital” 1st National Champion LD KBDB 1993 & 1st Nat Ace Pigeon LD KBDB 1993. Solitaire has already made outstanding progress in the breeding loft for Mark & Dick. The winners reported back to Myrtle Lofts are fantastic. This year 2004 D & J. Hawkins, Doncaster won 1st & 2nd Open M.N.F.C. Nat Picauville G.R. with two grand children (Nest Mates) from Solitaire, also a different daughter from Solitaire bred then 1st Sect, 1st Open Northern Classic again in 2004. In 2005 - five different pigeons in the first 20 Open National they won 2nd, 4th, 8th, 18th & 20th National 850 members sent 7,131 birds. All grandchildren from “Solitaire”.

“Band of Gold” Myrtle Lofts No 1. Breeding hen. she is dam to 6 generations of winners. She is grand dam to “Lord & Lady of the Rings” 1st & 2nd Open National 3,000 + birds, also the “42 Cock 1st, Nat N. E. Sect 1,901 birds, 1st, Nat N.E. & S.E. Sections 3,129 birds, all raced by D & J. Hawkins. Dunsville and 1st M.N.F.C. Yearling Nat winner raced by Clive Yates. Tamworth. In 2005 - five different pigeons in the first 20 Open National they won 2nd, 4th, 8th, 18th & 20th National 850 members sent 7,131 birds. All grandchildren from “Band of Gold”. There are winners after winners that are been reported to Myrtle Lofts which contain Band of Gold’s name in their pedigrees. Even this year 2009 a great grandson from her won 1st Open London & South East Classic Guernsey 2,100 birds for Meg Murray from B'ham on Crouch. Here is another example of the quality this hen breeds. Myrtle Lofts sold a direct daughter from "Band of Gold" to D & J. Hawkins from South Yorkshire and she is now christened “One so Wonderfull” and here is a small example of what she has already bred. 1st North East Section MNFC 2,231 birds. Falaise. 7th Open National MNFC 7,131 birds Falaise. 1st North East Section MNFC Yearlings 468 birds 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 birds Falaise. 9th North East Section MNFC 2,331 birds Falaise. 18th Open National MNFC 7,131 birds Falaise. 6th North East Section MNFC Yearlings 468 birds Falaise. 10th Open National MNFC 1,234 birds Yearlings Falaise. 1st North Section Northern Classic Picauville. 1st Open Northern Classic 556 birds 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

"Montego"Direct from "Blue Diamond "the top breeding son of the "Wittenbuik "of Gaby Vandenabeele."Blue Diamond "is now sold to Taiwan.Dam of "Montego" is "Marita "bred by the late flor vervoort and is full sister to his" Aske" belgian olympiade ace,France 2003.She herself is a granddaughter of the "Fieneke 5000 "considered the best racing hen in Belgian history.

"Saphire" dtr of "wittenbuik" the world famous breeder and racer of Gaby Vandenabeele,his racing performances are 1st Angouleme 2,450 birds,1st Limoges 2,309 birds,1st Poitiers 2,713 birds,2nd Poitiers 1,435 birds,4th Poitiers 921 birds,11th Poitiers 1,438 birds. He is sire of "Kolonel,""Generaal","Majoor,""Agjutant",etc "Wittenbuik" is considered the best breeding cock in Belgium.Dam of "Saphire" is "Princessje"a dtr of "Picanol."

 "Hillcroft Gaby Boy" sold at auction at Dave and Emma Armstrongs clearance sale for 2,500 pounds,sire,g-sire,to club and amal winners.

"Hillcroft Flicka" Direct daughter from Albert top racer and breeder winner of 1st 384 birds,1st 1,084 birds,9th 796 birds,10th 1,677 birds,12th 3,552 birds,52nd 3,314 birds.

“Edou” Belg.99.2184115 winner of 1st Semi Nat Chateauroux 10,295 birds, 1st Prov. Chateauroux 2,047 birds, 6th Prov. Argenton 1,538 birds, 13th Semi-Nat Argenton 8,405 birds, 17th Prov. Bourges 2,179 birds, 26th Prov. Bourges 1,249 birds, 29th Prov. Noyon 1,059 birds, 37th Prov. Bourges 1,508 birds, 54th Nat Bourges 18,028 birds, 104th Nat Bourges 11,249 birds, 145th Semi-Nat Chateauroux 11,712 birds, 151st Nat Limoges 16,945 birds. He is a direct son of “Mooie Wittenbuik” son from the famous breeding pair “Wittenbuik” & “Moriska” when paired to “De Mooie Paula” top national breeding hen direct from the loft of Louis Deleux. “Edou” was purchased by Myrtle Lofts from Freddy Vandenbrande’s Entire Clearance Sale.

 "Gaby 309" Gaby Vandenabeele bred by Myrtle Lofts for stock.Top breeding hen,dam of winners at all levels right through to national racing.

“Shadow” Belg.95.3211313 This cock is something very special. Again the winners bred down from this cock are outstanding. He is sire to 1st prize winners in Federation, Gold Rings, Classic, Ace Pigeons & National racers. “Shadow” has bred a winner with over twelve different hens to date and the winners for other fanciers again would fill page after page, over six generations of winners. Here are some of the top performances bred down from Champion “Shadow” in the last two years 2008 & 2009. 1st Open NFC National Angers, 1st Open N.F.C. National Messac, 1st Open Central Southern Classic Messac, 1st Open London & South East Classic Bergerac, 1st Open Central Southern Classic Lessay, 1st Essex & Kent Combine Scotch Corner, 1st Open Classic M.C.C. Lessay, 1st Open London & South East Classic Guernsey, 2nd Essex & Kent Combine Scotch Corner, 2nd Open BICC National, 2nd Open London & South East Classic, 3rd Essex & Kent Combine Scotch Corner, 3rd Open Northern Classic Yelverton, 4th Open B.B.C. National from Bordeaux, 7th Open London & South East Classic Guernsey, 7th Open N.F.C. National Fougeres, 7th Open National MNFC. Falaise, 8th Open London & South East Classic Guernsey, 11th Open National Tours, 13th Open London & South East Classic Guernsey, 17th Open N.F.C. National Fougeres, 18th Open National MNFC. Falaise, 20th Open London & South East Classic Guernsey, 20th Open National MNFC. Falaise. Also in the last two years the bloodlines from “Shadow” are winning in the UK. America, Canada, South Africa, Portugal & Taiwan. In our own breeding loft at Myrtle Lofts we have "Eisenhower", "Icon", "Robin Hood", "Roman", "Legend", "Young Eisenhower", "Jacko", Young Solitaire", "Lord of the Rings", "Mistress", "Super Girl 413", "Miss Eisen", "Lady Eisen", "Golden Shadow", "Super Girl 530", "Lady of the Rings", "Carrie Black", "Blue Ace" which all have two things in common. They are all breeding winners and they are all bred down from "Shadow"

“Super Girl 413” direct daughter from Champion “Shadow” when paired to the super breeding hen “Super Girl 310” Dam, G.Dam & G.G.Dam of top class winners up and down the country. Absolute top class breeding being a direct daughter from “Super Gaby” x “Gerty V” super breeding couple for example they are parents to “Tamara” & “Lady Marleen” (nest pair) winners of 1st & 2nd Open 5,056 birds by a clear 7 minutes!!

“Benetton” Belg.95.3211132. A direct son from the world famous “Wittenbuik” Myrtle Lofts have had 9 direct children from Wittenbuik in their breeding lofts in the last 10 years, there are now only three which have achieved top breeding results to maintain their breeding boxes, “Benetton” is one of them. He is sire and grand sire to prize winners in Club, Fed, Classic & National races. Mark told me when they are selecting the breeders for their Gold Rings this cock gets priority as you can see below. “Band Of Gold” 1st National North East Section, 1st Open Midlands National Picauville G.R. also 3rd National North East Section 312 members sent 2,395 birds 17th Open National 690 members sent 5,004 birds. “Going for Gold” 2nd National North East Section, 4th Open Midlands National Guernsey G.R. also 15th National North East Section 269 members sent 2,069 birds, 23rd Open Midlands National 771 members sent 5,661 birds. “Gold Gem” 6th National North East Section, 10th Open Midlands National Guernsey G.R. also 31st National North East Section 269 members sent 2,069 birds, 49th Open Midlands National 771 members sent 771 members sent 5,661 birds.

 “Kimberley” this hen appears in the pedigrees of endless winners both here in the U.K. & the U.S.A. she is also grandmother to 1st U.N.C. Maidstone National 14,701 birds.

“Lord and Lady of the Rings” bred & raced by D & J. Hawkins. Dunsville. He is winner 1st Open Midland Nat G.R. Picauville 3,192 birds. His nest mate “Lady of the Rings” was 2nd Open Nat in the same race. “Lord of the Rings” other prizes include 1st Championship race from Chale competing against members from all four counties of Yorkshire. 25mbs49 birds. 34th Nat N.E. Sect 155 members sent 1,847 birds. 42nd Open Nat Chale 451 members sent 4,753 birds. 2nd Nat N.E. Sect 171 members sent 1,705 birds. 2nd Open Nat Picauville 640 members sent 5,577 birds. 12th Sect Northern Classic 351 birds. 13th Open Northern Classic Picauville 556 birds, plus prizes at club level. He is a direct son from the“Golden Cock” bred by M & D. Evans direct son from “Dream Maker” x “ Gaby 652” when paired to the “Golden Hen” bred by M & D. Evans daughter from "Solitaire x Band of Gold"

“Shadow” Belg.95.3211313 This cock is something very special. Again the winners bred down from this cock are outstanding. He is sire to 1st prize winners in Federation, Gold Rings, Classic, Ace Pigeons & National racers. “Shadow” has bred a winner with over twelve different hens to date and the winners for other fanciers again would fill page after page, over six generations of winners. Here are some of the top performances bred down from Champion “Shadow” in the last two years 2008 & 2009. 1st Open NFC National Angers, 1st Open N.F.C. National Messac, 1st Open Central Southern Classic Messac, 1st Open London & South East Classic Bergerac, 1st Open Central Southern Classic Lessay, 1st Essex & Kent Combine Scotch Corner, 1st Open Classic M.C.C. Lessay, 1st Open London & South East Classic Guernsey, 2nd Essex & Kent Combine Scotch Corner, 2nd Open BICC National, 2nd Open London & South East Classic, 3rd Essex & Kent Combine Scotch Corner, 3rd Open Northern Classic Yelverton, 4th Open B.B.C. National from Bordeaux, 7th Open London & South East Classic Guernsey, 7th Open N.F.C. National Fougeres, 7th Open National MNFC. Falaise, 8th Open London & South East Classic Guernsey, 11th Open National Tours, 13th Open London & South East Classic Guernsey, 17th Open N.F.C. National Fougeres, 18th Open National MNFC. Falaise, 20th Open London & South East Classic Guernsey, 20th Open National MNFC. Falaise. Also in the last two years the bloodlines from “Shadow” are winning in the UK. America, Canada, South Africa, Portugal & Taiwan. In our own breeding loft at Myrtle Lofts we have "Eisenhower", "Icon", "Robin Hood", "Roman", "Legend", "Young Eisenhower", "Jacko", Young Solitaire", "Lord of the Rings", "Mistress", "Super Girl 413", "Miss Eisen", "Lady Eisen", "Golden Shadow", "Super Girl 530", "Lady of the Rings", "Carrie Black", "Blue Ace" which all have two things in common. They are all breeding winners and they are all bred down from "Shadow"

“Super Girl 413” direct daughter from Champion “Shadow” when paired to the super breeding hen “Super Girl 310” Dam, G.Dam & G.G.Dam of top class winners up and down the country. Absolute top class breeding being a direct daughter from “Super Gaby” x “Gerty V” super breeding couple for example they are parents to “Tamara” & “Lady Marleen” (nest pair) winners of 1st & 2nd Open 5,056 birds by a clear 7 minutes!!

"Zoon Benetton" has been a big asset to our lofts breeding winners in every nest to date for ourselves when on loan Direct son from "Benetton. "Benetton” Belg.95.3211132. A direct son from the world famous “Wittenbuik” Myrtle Lofts have had 9 direct children from Wittenbuik in their breeding lofts in the last 10 years, there are now only three which have achieved top breeding results to maintain their breeding boxes, “Benetton” is one of them. He is sire and grand sire to prize winners in Club, Fed, Classic & National races. Mark told me when they are selecting the breeders for their Gold Rings this cock gets priority as you can see below. “Band Of Gold” 1st National North East Section, 1st Open Midlands National Picauville G.R. also 3rd National North East Section 312 members sent 2,395 birds 17th Open National 690 members sent 5,004 birds. “Going for Gold” 2nd National North East Section, 4th Open Midlands National Guernsey G.R. also 15th National North East Section 269 members sent 2,069 birds, 23rd Open Midlands National 771 members sent 5,661 birds. “Gold Gem” 6th National North East Section, 10th Open Midlands National Guernsey G.R. also 31st National North East Section 269 members sent 2,069 birds, 49th Open Midlands National 771 “members sent 771 members sent 5,661

"42 cock" winner of the following prizes racing 1st NE section MNFC 1,901birds,1st NE,E,SE, sections 3,127birds 38th open Alencon,10th m/station 298birds Leicester,24th open 1,613birds Nepc,1stm/station 1st open Alencon Nepc,10th club 266birds Newbury,5th club Buckingham,12th club Newbury,2nd club beaten by loftmate Salisbury,8th club Leicester,23rd fed Newbury 1,615birds ,19th fed Buckingham 1,305birds,25th fed Newbury 968birds,8th fed Salisbury,23rd fed Leicester 668birds,105th NE section MNFC 175th open Picauville,4th wb 2bird club , 27th fed Southsea 870 birds,10th club Leicester 1st club 3rd fed Buckingham,5th club Leicester 225birds,8th club Southsea ,6th club 127birds Southsea,2nd club beaten by loftmate 2nd fed beaten by loftmate 880birds Falaise,2nd club beaten by loftmate Falaise, 4th club 125birds Falaise,4th club Falaise 97birds,1st club 117birds Newbury,2nd fed 1,093 birds Newbury,7th fed 753birds Falaise,1st club 241birds Buckingham,3rd fed 2,173birds Buckingham,RPRA  Award winner Derbyshire & South Yorkshire Region Any Distance 2005.This cock only raced 3 seasons before retiring to stock,were he as bred winners straight away.Hes full brother to "Lord & Lady of the Rings" now owned by Myrtle Lofts.“Lord and Lady of the Rings” bred & raced by D & J. Hawkins. Dunsville. He is winner 1st Open Midland Nat G.R. Picauville 3,192 birds. His nest mate “Lady of the Rings” was 2nd Open Nat in the same race. “Lord of the Rings” other prizes include 1st Championship race from Chale competing against members from all four counties of Yorkshire. 25mbs49 birds. 34th Nat N.E. Sect 155 members sent 1,847 birds. 42nd Open Nat Chale 451 members sent 4,753 birds. 2nd Nat N.E. Sect 171 members sent 1,705 birds. 2nd Open Nat Picauville 640 members sent 5,577 birds. 12th Sect Northern Classic 351 birds. 13th Open Northern Classic Picauville 556 birds, plus prizes at club level. He is a direct son from the“Golden Cock” bred by M & D. Evans direct son from “Dream Maker” x “ Gaby 652” when paired to the “Golden Hen” bred by M & D. Evans daughter from "Solitaire x Band of Gold"

“Golden Boy” who as bred winners to 9 different hens to date at Club, Federation, Open and Combine level. He is grandsire to 1st Open Midlands National Picauville 12,921 birds 2002

"Amber Louise” another top stock hen housed at Myrtle Lofts. She is a double grand daughters of the outstanding breeding cock the “Kleinen” direct sire to “Picanol”, “Wittenbuik”, “Turbo”, “De Stier” plus many more top performance pigeons which has helped make the name of Gaby Vandenabeele famous.

“Joe Jones” this cock has become one of Myrtle Lofts latest super stars because he continues to produce winners in every nest. He is sire and grandsire to winner’s right through to national level including grandsire to “Cosmic Girl” 1st UNC Maidstone National 14,701 birds. Joe Jones” is a son of “Rolls Royce” x “Love Bird” daughter of “Jester” & “Carrie”.

 “Kimberley” this hen appears in the pedigrees of endless winners both here in the U.K. & the U.S.A. she is also grandmother to 1st U.N.C. Maidstone National 14,701 birds.

"Dream Maker"bred by Koen Minderhoud,direct son of "Super Gaby"Belg.96.3156183 bred by Gaby Vandenabeele,direct son from the "Wittenbuik" x "Moriska" this making him a full brother to Koen Minderhouds top breeding cock "Witpen Wittenbuik" already responsible for over four generations of winners."Super Gaby" is soon following in his brothers foot steps as he is already direct sire to 1st 15,074 birds,1st 6,943 birds,1st 5,056 birds,2nd 5,056 birds,19th 15,074 birds,58th 10,781 birds.Dam of 1967611 is "Gerty v" which carries the outstanding bloodlines from the world famous Vandenabeele breeding hen "Sissi".

 "Gaby 562" bred by Koen Minderhoud,she is a direct daughter of champion "De Blauw Gaby 103" winner of 1st 8,307birds,1st 2,599birds,1st 11,193birds, 2nd 2,227 birds,2nd 2,534 birds,2nd 1,948 birds,3rd 7,428birds,3rd 1,043 birds,3rd 3,175 birds,6th 7,932birds,11th 3,665 birds,11th 435birds,12th 1,924birds,12th 1,296birds,13th 3,811birds,24th 6,767birds plus endless more prizes.When paired to "Fieneke 5000" winner of 23 x 1st prizes including 1st prov 5,878birds,1st S.nat 7,765birds,1st prov 10,194birds,1st S.nat 13,700birds,1st S nat4,474birds,1st 1448birds,1st 2,861birds,1st 1,143birds,1st 1,242birds plus many other prizes 2nd Nat 38,152birds,6th S nat 3,359birds the list goes on and on.These performances won by "Fieneke 5000" were all won in 1997-1998 as a young bird and a yearling.

 "NL.2001.1967606" bred by Koen Minderhoud from "Broeckx Doffer" Belg.96.6609000 Top breeder for Koen,sire of endless winners including 1st Champion  young bird 1999,1st Champion yearling,1st Champion old bird & 2nd Champion Middle Distance all in the year 2000.Dam of 1967606 a direct daughter of "Witpen Wittenbuik"sire of over four generations of endless 1st prize winners for different fanciers from all over Europe.

"Hillcroft Mr Moriska"Stunningly bred double g-son of the Ace "Moriska Hen" Already producing good birds.

"Hillcroft Alberta" Super direct daughter out of the famous "Alberta" already Dam of good birds.

“Joe Jones” this cock has become one of Myrtle Lofts latest super stars because he continues to produce winners in every nest. He is sire and grandsire to winner’s right through to national level including grandsire to “Cosmic Girl” 1st UNC Maidstone National 14,701 birds. Joe Jones” is a son of “Rolls Royce” x “Love Bird” daughter of “Jester” & “Carrie”.

“Kimberley” this hen appears in the pedigrees of endless winners both here in the U.K. & the U.S.A. she is also grandmother to 1st U.N.C. Maidstone National 14,701 birds.

“Rolls Royce "this cock can only be described as pure class. He only raced as a young bird and a yearling due to injury in training. He was only sent to three National races winning 2,nd National North East Section Picauville 246 members sent 1,652 birds.2,nd open National Picauville 644 members sent 4,154 birds. Beaten by loft mate when “Myrtle Lofts won 1,st 2,nd 3,rd Open Midlands National, all three birds dropped together and was clocked in ten seconds. north west wind)32,nd National North East Section Thorness 2,900 birds.33,rd open National Thorness 5,617 birds (north west wind)9,th National North East Section La Ferte Bernard 464 members sent 2,896 birds.50,th open National La Ferte Bernard 1,161 members sent 7,017 birds. This race he was the farthest flying pigeon in the top 100 open, racing into a north east wind wanting approx 100 miles on the front lofts and the 1,st open National winner and over 50 miles on the front loft in the N.E Section." Rolls Royce” is also winner of 1,st prizes at club & fed level and now at stock his breeding is as good as his racing." Rolls Royce a small example of the quality of this cock,is one weekend in 2002 Mark & Dick had twelve widowhood cocks drop together, winning the first twelve positions in the federation. Six of them were sons or grandsons of “Rolls Royce, again in 2003 Charlie Mcardle & Terry Archibald won 1,st & 2,nd Bamfords Gold Ring spectacular 1,111 birds winning £4,500 and a new T3 clock, both birds were bred down from “Rolls Royce”

: “Carrie” bred by Gaby Vandenabeele. Outstanding stock hen, her name is being recognized all around the world as one of the best breeding hens ever to have come out of Gaby Vandenabeele’s breeding lofts. She as bred so many outstanding pigeons for racing and for stock it has become impossible to put all the information to print. There are over six generations of winners from this hen at Club, Federation, Amal, Combine, Classic & National level. Listed below are a small example of fanciers winning with the Carrie bloodlines, Victor Reid, Banbridge, Northern Ireland. Kevin Wright, Knottingley. David Gore, Bridgend. Andrew Lawley, Ellesmere. Alan Darker, Broughton. Steve Marsh, Dinnington. Mel & Sue King, Blandford Forum. Mrs C Lycett & Son, Rugeley. Stewart Knowles, Widnes. Nigel Cowood, Retford. Mark Granger & Graeme Warman, both from Bentley, Peter Dickinson, Pontefract. Mark Still, Stoke on Trent. Steve Blundell, Beverley. Nigel Langstaff, Swindon. John Halstead, Abbots Bromley. Gordon Bros & Sons, Northern Ireland. Gary Daykin, Nottingham. Norman McHenry, Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. P. B. & W. Hyatt, Tewkesbury. John Marles, Canada. Les Jones, Hitchin. Steve Foster, Farington. Steve Jeavons, Al Booth, Jack Walker, Hednesford. Crowe & Worrall, Widnes. Ray & Eddie Horton, Amble. Mr McApeer, Northern Ireland. Peter & Steve McCabe, Wood church. B. Groves & H. Snow, Birmingham. McArdle & Archbold, Netherton the list goes on.

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“Jester”& “Carrie” bred by Gaby Vandenabeele.This outstanding stock cock has been paired mainly to the top breeding hen “Carrie” they are parents to over six generations of outright 1st, prize-winners in club,fed,amal,classic and national races. It is impossible to list all the winning performances bred down from “Jester & Carrie” but the following will give you a small example of the quality of this super pair.1st, National North East Section 1,652 birds Picauville.1st, open M.N.F.C National Picauville 4,154 birds.1st, National North East Section Yearlings.2nd, National North East Section Yearlings.1st, open M.N.F.C National Yearlings Picauville.2nd, open M.N.F.C National Yearlings Picauville.1st, National North East Section old birds Picauville.2,nd National North East Section old birds Picauville.453 members sent4,386 birds.1st, S.Y.A 4,000 birds.4th, open National 11,448 birds.5th, open I.N.F.C National 3rd, open M.N.F.C National old birds Picauville 1,235 members sent 9,880 birds.5,th National North East Section Bergerac. 8th, openM.N.F.C National Bergerac 2,016 birds.(556 miles) 8th, open E.D.C Mullingar 7,000 birds. 7th, National North East Section Picauville 11th, open M.N.F.C National G.R. 10th, open E.D.C Mullingar 7,000 birds.3rd, National North East Section La Ferte Bernard 2,939 birds. 10th, open M.N.F.C National La Ferte Bernard 7,194 birds. 11th, open N.I.P.A Rosscarberry National 9,142 birds. 13th,open E.D.C Derby. 14th,National North East Section 1,652 birds.14th, open M.N.F.C National Picauville 4,154 birds.1st, Section N.I.P.A 4,358 birds.20th, open N.I.P.A 31,619 birds.6th, National North East Section 2,395 birds.31st,open M.N.F.C Picauville 5,004 birds.45th,open 24,250 birds.38th,National North East Section Guernsey 2,069 birds.63rd,open M.N.F.C Guernsey 5,661 birds.84th,open M.N.F.C National 9,516 birds.1st,open M.N.F.C car winner. Plus hundreds of 1st, prize winners in club and federation.

“Victor Reid” (direct son from the world famous Jester & Carrie) when paired to “Princess” direct daughter from “Bolero” 1st Nat Brive 1994 when paired to a direct daughter from “De Vital” 1st National Champion LD KBDB 1993 & 1st Nat Ace Pigeon LD KBDB 1993.

 "Devon" Outstanding breeding hen not only for Myrtle Lofts ,but for many different fanciers around the uk,her name appears on several top National pigeons pedigrees,she is inbred from the old Vandenabeele lines of "Pipo" Belg.83.3105114 crossed by Gaby Vandenabeele with the Vandendriessche pigeons.You have here the very best middle distance blood possible.

"Enrique"bred by Koen Minderhoud.This cock with all the key names in his pedigree is one of four direct children Myrtle lofts own from top breeding pair "Zachte Bijter" x "Wittenbuikduifje" to put to print allthe generations of winners bred down from this pair would fil page after page.Small example "De Schicht" NL.97.9709432 winner of many prizes including as a yearling 1st Arras 311 birds,1st 1,188birds,1st 7,376birds,again 11 days later 1st Arras 373birds,1st 1,072birds,1st 5,929 birds, "Zacht Blauw 037" winner of 1st Creil 243birds,3rd 1,785 birds,4th 6,125birds,1st Limoges 214birds,9th 1,244birds,2nd Rambouillet 311birds,2nd 2,017birds,2nd 6,827 birds,3rd Sourdum 347birds,3rd 2,105birds,3rd 7,344birds,2nd Ablis 543birds,12th 2,755birds,12th 9,147birds,5th Bambouil 414birds,14th 2,356birds,31st,8,061birds,4th Arras 574birds,26th 2,449birds,2nd L.Souter 264birds,17th 1,742birds,20th 5,803birds there are a lot more prizes of this quality won by "Zacht Blauw 037"we are unable to put to print "Blauw Limoges"NL.95.9515100 winner of 1st Limoges 236birds,1st 1,223birds,8th 9,341birds,2nd L.Souter 290birds,9th 1,503birds,40th 4,815birds,3rd L.Souter 332birds,15th 2,201birds,3rd Chateauroux 412birds,20th 1,992birds,6th Argenton 411birds,10th L.Souter 246  birds,37th 10,459birds,45th 5,803birds,again many more top performances."De Toursdoffer"NL.94.9438848 half brother to the above winner of 1st Tours 222birds,2nd 1,245birds,8th 4,050birds,2nd creil 402 birds,2nd 1,151birds,2nd 6,709birds,2nd Tours 270birds,16th 1,419birds,3rd Argenton 411birds,23rd 2,198birds,5th L.Souter 290birds,16th 1,503birds,5th Rambouill 227birds,10th 733birds,13th 2,444birds prizes after prizes the list goes on.

“Joint Venture” winner of 1st Section, 2nd Open M.N.F.C. beaten by a pigeon flying 75 miles shorter and racing into a head wind. In a very short period of time “Joint Venture” as already proven she breeds the goods at all levels of competition. Her name is appearing in the pedigrees of many different winners around the world. Two of the best breeders to date that are housed at Myrtle Lofts partnership loft in America are from “Eisenhower” when paired to “Joint Venture”. She is a direct daughter from “ Gaby 600” & the top breeding hen “Queen of Diamonds”

"Dream Maker"bred by Koen Minderhoud,direct son of "Super Gaby"Belg.96.3156183 bred by Gaby Vandenabeele,direct son from the "Wittenbuik" x "Moriska" this making him a full brother to Koen Minderhouds top breeding cock "Witpen Wittenbuik" already responsible for over four generations of winners."Super Gaby" is soon following in his brothers foot steps as he is already direct sire to 1st 15,074 birds,1st 6,943 birds,1st 5,056 birds,2nd 5,056 birds,19th 15,074 birds,58th 10,781 birds.Dam of 1967611 is "Gerty v" which carries the outstanding bloodlines from the world famous Vandenabeele breeding hen "Sissi".

 "Gaby 562" bred by Koen Minderhoud,she is a direct daughter of champion "De Blauw Gaby 103" winner of 1st 8,307birds,1st 2,599birds,1st 11,193birds, 2nd 2,227 birds,2nd 2,534 birds,2nd 1,948 birds,3rd 7,428birds,3rd 1,043 birds,3rd 3,175 birds,6th 7,932birds,11th 3,665 birds,11th 435birds,12th 1,924birds,12th 1,296birds,13th 3,811birds,24th 6,767birds plus endless more prizes.When paired to "Fieneke 118" direct dtr from  "Fieneke 5000" winner of 23 x 1st prizes including 1st prov 5,878birds,1st S.nat 7,765birds,1st prov 10,194birds,1st S.nat 13,700birds,1st S nat4,474birds,1st 1448birds,1st 2,861birds,1st 1,143birds,1st 1,242birds plus many other prizes 2nd Nat 38,152birds,6th S nat 3,359birds the list goes on and on.These performances won by "Fieneke 5000" were all won in 1997-1998 as a young bird and a yearling.She is also winner of the following awards in 1997.1st Asduif H.F De reisduif,1st asduif H.F Belgische duivensport,1st asduif H.F De Duivenkrant,1st asduif H.F A.V.E-Regina,1st prov.asduif Halve (12000 leden) 1st prov.asduif Fond (12000 leden) and winner of 1st Olympiade Duif Halve Fond 1999 Blackpool.

"Gaby 563" bred by Koen Minderhoud,she is a direct son of champion "De Blauw Gaby 103" winner of 1st 8,307birds,1st 2,599birds,1st 11,193birds, 2nd 2,227 birds,2nd 2,534 birds,2nd 1,948 birds,3rd 7,428birds,3rd 1,043 birds,3rd 3,175 birds,6th 7,932birds,11th 3,665 birds,11th 435birds,12th 1,924birds,12th 1,296birds,13th 3,811birds,24th 6,767birds plus endless more prizes.When paired to "Fieneke 118" direct dtr from  "Fieneke 5000" winner of 23 x 1st prizes including 1st prov 5,878birds,1st S.nat 7,765birds,1st prov 10,194birds,1st S.nat 13,700birds,1st S nat4,474birds,1st 1448birds,1st 2,861birds,1st 1,143birds,1st 1,242birds plus many other prizes 2nd Nat 38,152birds,6th S nat 3,359birds the list goes on and on.These performances won by "Fieneke 5000" were all won in 1997-1998 as a young bird and a yearling.She is also winner of the following awards in 1997.1st Asduif H.F De reisduif,1st asduif H.F Belgische duivensport,1st asduif H.F De Duivenkrant,1st asduif H.F A.V.E-Regina,1st prov.asduif Halve (12000 leden) 1st prov.asduif Fond (12000 leden) and winner of 1st Olympiade Duif Halve Fond 1999 Blackpool.

 "NL.2001.1967605" bred by Koen Minderhoud from "Broeckx Doffer" Belg.96.6609000 Top breeder for Koen,sire of endless winners including 1st Champion  young bird 1999,1st Champion yearling,1st Champion old bird & 2nd Champion Middle Distance all in the year 2000.Dam of 1967605 a direct daughter of "Witpen Wittenbuik"sire of over four generations of endless 1st prize winners for different fanciers from all over Europe.

“Solitaire” winner of many prizes before going to stock including 1st Open National & 1st Open Northern Classic. He is a direct son from “Shadow” when paired to “Princess” direct daughter from “Bolero” 1st Nat Brive 1994 when paired to a direct daughter from “De Vital” 1st National Champion LD KBDB 1993 & 1st Nat Ace Pigeon LD KBDB 1993. Solitaire has already made outstanding progress in the breeding loft for Mark & Dick. The winners reported back to Myrtle Lofts are fantastic. This year 2004 D & J. Hawkins, Doncaster won 1st & 2nd Open M.N.F.C. Nat Picauville G.R. with two grand children (Nest Mates) from Solitaire, also a different daughter from Solitaire bred then 1st Sect, 1st Open Northern Classic again in 2004. In 2005 - five different pigeons in the first 20 Open National they won 2nd, 4th, 8th, 18th & 20th National 850 members sent 7,131 birds. All grandchildren from “Solitaire”.

“Band of Gold” Myrtle Lofts No 1. Breeding hen. she is dam to 6 generations of winners. She is grand dam to “Lord & Lady of the Rings” 1st & 2nd Open National 3,000 + birds, also the “42 Cock 1st, Nat N. E. Sect 1,901 birds, 1st, Nat N.E. & S.E. Sections 3,129 birds, all raced by D & J. Hawkins. Dunsville and 1st M.N.F.C. Yearling Nat winner raced by Clive Yates. Tamworth. In 2005 - five different pigeons in the first 20 Open National they won 2nd, 4th, 8th, 18th & 20th National 850 members sent 7,131 birds. All grandchildren from “Band of Gold”. There are winners after winners that are been reported to Myrtle Lofts which contain Band of Gold’s name in their pedigrees. Even this year 2009 a great grandson from her won 1st Open London & South East Classic Guernsey 2,100 birds for Meg Murray from B'ham on Crouch. Here is another example of the quality this hen breeds. Myrtle Lofts sold a direct daughter from "Band of Gold" to D & J. Hawkins from South Yorkshire and she is now christened “One so Wonderfull” and here is a small example of what she has already bred. 1st North East Section MNFC 2,231 birds. Falaise. 7th Open National MNFC 7,131 birds Falaise. 1st North East Section MNFC Yearlings 468 birds 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 birds Falaise. 9th North East Section MNFC 2,331 birds Falaise. 18th Open National MNFC 7,131 birds Falaise. 6th North East Section MNFC Yearlings 468 birds Falaise. 10th Open National MNFC 1,234 birds Yearlings Falaise. 1st North Section Northern Classic Picauville. 1st Open Northern Classic 556 birds 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