Description

The TMP Breeding Loft houses breeding pairs of direct Gino Clicque pigeons (winner of 9 x 1st Nationals) including sons, daughters and very close relatives of his main champion lines the pigeons mentioned below, ie the TOP of the TOP !!!

2025 has been another record breaking year for Gino winning 2 x 1st Nationals, 8 x 1st Provincials and 55 x 1st prizes !!!

Although scoring at the top in the Middle and Long Distance National racing, this family of pigeons are certainly good for all distances … winning 1st prizes from the beginning of the season to the end.

The collection of National Ace Pigeons, National winners and Zonal/Provincial stars of Gino Clicque is immense. Pigeons such as Piraat, Super Prince, Golden Prince and Prince Rudy have a legendary status that reaches far beyond the Belgian border. New generations of National Ace Pigeons have kept Gino at the top … the most noteworthy achievements in 2022 are the 1st Int. Agen Yearlings against 16,932 b and 1st Fastest Libourne against 6,309 b and another DOUBLE NATIONAL WIN in 2025 with 1st National Souillac 4,577 b and 1st National Cahors 5,226 b.

I’ve been involved in the pigeon sport for many years (too many to mention), and have lived and raced both in the UK and Belgium with my late partner, Martyn Mitchell.  We lived approx 10 km north of Gino.  To compete in the same clubs as the top Belgian fanciers was the ultimate for us.  Competing against the best – if you’re scoring high there, you know you’re doing more than ok, and we did!  At that time, and still now, Rekkem was the club to race in … if you were 1st Club there, chances were you were 1st Provincial and 1st National … it’s where the legend Gaby Vandenabeele raced, along with many other top names including Gino.

Gino still races from the original lofts of his father in Wevelgem, although they’ve been extended and modernised.  His main racing lofts are based on the design of our own lofts in Belgium – built by Gino!  It incorporates a system of ventilation which Martyn spent many years researching.  Built from wood with a cavity and wood lining to control temperatures, no expense was ever spared to ensure a top environment for the pigeons.  Pent tiled roof and extraction provided the best air quality for the birds.

Watching with Gino at his loft on race day is seeing a true pigeon fancier doing what he loves.  He plays to win, and during the season it’s all hard work and dedication … that’s why he gets the results he has.  He’s not a small player, but Gino knows his team … calling out the ring number before his son Jasper even has chance to confirm it … that’s a gift.  It’s a real family affair at the Clicque loft, with daughter Laura helping in the loft every day.

New introductions to my loft are always based on results but, just as important is the fancier themselves … Gino is a dedicated player who I have known for years, and raced against … it’s as much about the relationship as much as the birds.  I can’t wait to see how these lines perform in UK racing.

Golden Prince bloodlines 

The foundation to the Clicque colony is the bloodline of the world famous Golden Prince (BE13-3031767). An endless list of references from this bloodline prove that he is an exceptional breeder. The most striking grandchildren from Golden Prince this year are: Golden Leonie (1st National Libourne), Grandson Golden Prince 294 (3rd Nat. Tulle), Granddaughter Golden Prince 278 (4th Nat. Tulle), Grandson Golden Prince 680 (12th Nat. Ace Pigeon KBDB 2022). Golden Prince is now grandfather of 2 National winners, 2 National KBDB Ace Pigeons and many provincial winners.

• 1st Nat. Ace Pigeon KBDB Extreme Long Distance with Golden Princess
• 1st Nat. Ace Pigeon KBDB  Heavy Middle Distance with First Lady
• 1st National Libourne with Golden Leonie
• 1st National Souillac with Klaas Johannes

Another important pigeon is Golden King (BE17-3061598) who became 1st National Ace Pigeon Long Distance 2018 and his offspring also perform exceptionally well.  Direct children of his flew the following top results on a national level: 2nd Nat. Tulle, 3rd Nat. Bourges, 6th Nat. Tulle, 17th Nat. Tulle against thousands of pigeons.  Moreover, a grandchild of this Golden King won the 2nd National Limoges against 9,218 pigeons and the title 11th National Ace Pigeon KBDB All Round 2021.

We must also mention First Lady (BE16-3144110) in this list of super pigeons. Her descendants have won amongst others: 2nd Nat. Limoges 9,218 b (granddaughter), 1st Prov. Bourges 4,705 b + 6th Nat. against 23,847 pigeons (grandson), 1st Prov. Ace Pigeon KBDB Middle Distance 2022 in East Flanders.  First Lady herself was also an exceptional racer with a fantastic results list, as she won the title 1st National Ace Pigeon KBDB Middle Distance with a coefficient of 0,58%…

References from other lofts 

Each year, the Clicque household receives countless references of top results achieved in other lofts.  Several youngsters are placed on different lofts around Belgium each year, which result in some noteworthy references, also in 2022: at Thibaut-Boons; winner of the title Long Distance Champion of Belgium on the long distance with 1+2 nominated is won for 50% by direct Clicque pigeons.  This combination also won a handful of national ace pigeon titles with their Clicque pigeons!  Annemie Vanhee won 1st National Tulle with a 100% Clicque pigeon.  Paul Gevaert won 1st Prov. Ace Pigeon KBDB with a Clicque youngster.  Frederik Dewolf won 1st Prov. Ace Pigeon Heavy Middle Distance in 2021 with a Clicque pigeon.  Van De Walle Marc & Franky won 7th Nat. Ace Pigeon Long Distance KBDB thanks to Gino’s pigeons. The last 6 years, 18 Clicque pigeons won National Top 10 prizes at Ronny Menten …

We could go on and on about the spectacular results which are achieved at Gino’s lofts and elsewhere with his stock, the list is endless.  The fact is that Gino Clicque belongs to the world’s best fanciers, and owns a colony that is unmatched when it comes to spectacular performances.

Available to buy …

Youngsters for racing (available Jan – May)

£ 1000 for 6

Questions?  All enquiries to: Jayne Mitchell tel: +44 (0)7342 640716, or email: jayne.mitchell@hotmail.com