Two weeks after Bourges and its 37.357 youngsters, Argenton followed on the national schedule, being the second national race for the youngsters. There were 23.921 taking part to the race.

Michel Debecker from Pellenberg (Lubbeek) has belonged to the top of the pigeon sport in and around the Leuvense for years. Michel can undeniably be branded as a real all-rounder. His preferential racing area situates itself from Momignies up to and including the 1-day long distance races.

The “Butler” 08-3035055 from Gaby Vandenabeele from Dentergem rounds a good ’09 off for him with the provincial victory in West-Flanders from Argenton from yearlings. In the pedigree of the “Butler” we see that the general count by Gaby stands at 75 provincial victories since 1988.