Along with Mick the Miller and Ballyregan Bob he is arguably one of the greatest three hounds that ever raced in Britain.

[1][2][3] Scurlogue Champ was a black dog whelped in July 1982 by Sand Man, out of Old Rip.

He was bred by Francis Kent from Levittstown, County Wexford and was one of a litter of six dogs and two bitches.

Owner/trainer Ken Peckham took him to England, after agreeing a price for £1,700, with Irish trainer Brendan Matthews who had bought him before entering the sales ring for 1500 guineas.

[4][6] Scurlogue Champ would be renowned for the strongest finishes ever seen over long distance racing.