Alexandru Cazacu – Excellence across all pigeon racing categories: Speed, Middle Distance, Long Distance, and Marathon
In the landscape of Romanian pigeon racing, few fanciers manage to achieve consistent results in even a single competitive category. Alexandru Cazacu, from Bucharest, stands out as a rare exception. With impressive national and provincial results in all categories – from speed, middle distance, and long distance to marathon – he distinguishes himself as a model of professionalism, vision, and genuine passion for the racing pigeon.
Managing a loft of over 350 breeders, including 100 dedicated to marathon races, Cazacu runs one of the most well-structured pigeon lofts in the country. His birds come from internationally renowned bloodlines – Koopman, Vandenabeele, Van den Bulck, Heremans, Hooymans, Verweij-de Haan Comb., Jelle Jellema, Cor de Hejde, P. Boyen, Bart Geerinckx, M. & G. Pollin, Chris Hebberecht, Freddy Vandenheede, Jan van de Pasch – and are rigorously selected for each racing category.
"Performance doesn’t come by chance. I treat pigeon racing seriously, as a system that requires daily work, careful observation, and uncompromising selection," says Alexandru Cazacu.
NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL RESULTS
Marathon:
- 6th Place – National, Marathon Fanciers
- 2nd Place – Provincial, Marathon Fanciers
Speed:
- 5th Place – National, Ace Speed Old Birds
- 5th Place – Provincial, Ace Speed Young Birds
Middle Distance:
- Consistent Top 5 rankings provincially
- 2nd Place – Middle Distance Fanciers (Provincial)
Long Distance:
- 2nd Place – National, General Long Distance Fanciers (3-Year Ranking)
- 1st Place – Provincial, General Long Distance Fanciers
- Vice Champion – Ace Long Distance Old Birds
Cazacu proves that high performance can be achieved across all racing levels, through both selective breeding and meticulous organization. He develops separate teams for each category, tracking metrics like vitality, recovery capacity, orientation, and consistency in flight.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND VISIBILITY
In addition to competition, Alexandru Cazacu actively supports the pigeon racing community by organizing auctions, providing video presentations of his pigeons, and collaborating with fanciers across the country. Birds from his loft are increasingly sought after by those who value proven performance in real races.
CONCLUSION
Alexandru Cazacu is not just a multiple champion but a standout figure in Romanian pigeon racing who blends tradition with modern techniques, intuition with genetic science. Through results, discipline, and strategic planning, he actively contributes to the evolution and professionalism of the sport.
A name to follow, respect, and emulate.