The 2008 season got off to a good start with the loft of Mr and Mrs Anthony dominating the early part of the season. The old hand and previous club champion Mr. Yusuf Moerat Snr. battled to regain his top form of the previous season which made him a fierce and respected opponent amongst fellow fanciers. He retained his composure and managed to regain the old form that shows his depth as a knowledgeable fancier. With five races left the results seem to be going his way, and the position as club champion beckons once again.

These are the following results for 2008 season:

The reigning club champion Yusuf Moerat; 5 club wins, 1 overall Federation win and the winner of the Streydenburg Board YB’s/FB’s/YBSR. The latter being won by 3 minutes with ±5000 pigeons competing. Currently Yusuf Moerat is leading the short distance and long distance averages, a lead which is well deserved considering this loft also managed to fly four 2nd positions from other race points during the season. Abe Goosen leads the middle distance averages by a narrow margin, (2 points) from Yusuf Moerat, this is no mean feat considering he is turning 80 years old on the 5th of November. He has become a legend in the sport of pigeon racing and it is an honor to compete against a fancier of his caliber as they say “oud maar nog nie koud”.

Let every member of this club work towards building a positive attitude amongst fellow fanciers as well as non fanciers promoting our wonderful sport. Well done guys!!!

Avinutro the official sponsor of the Federated Board of Homing Unions congratulates Yusuf Moerat on his outstanding results.

Chris Derby-Lewis
PRO – Federated Board of Homing Unions
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