Free shipping for many products! After surprisingly meeting defeat in the first four races of his life, Ballyregan Bob had gone on to win 41 of his next 43 races, breaking 15 track records in the process. 7. Scurlogue Champ Wembley May 30th 1985 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBBHclrMcvs2. "The place was mobbed, but Scurlogue had given up. Ballyregan Bob (12 May 1983 to 3 April 1994) was a racing greyhound who, along with Mick the Miller and Scurlogue Champ, is one of the most revered racing hounds in British greyhound racing.. Ballyregan Bob was a brindle dog and was whelped in May 1983. "Whenever he ran, you'd be forced to park and walk a long way away from the track. This is undoubtedly one of the sport's all-time great performances, but earlier there was something even more astonishing. 3. One of 100 great Australian and New Zealand racehorses of the 20th Century (Mark Taylor, Century of Champions, 100 Great Australian and New Zealand Racehorses, published 2002) . (4 SHOTS) 0.24 HOME. Place: This is betting on a dog to finish first, second or third. The rangey black, who twice famously stopped chasing in solo trials won 51 of his 63 races (including an unbroken sequence of 16 races) and broke 19 track records from 663m to 888m. Stakes Qualifiers. The NGRC had visited Drake's kennels and found the dog in residence there, instead of being with owner Ken Peckham at his kennels). [1][2][3], Scurlogue Champ was a black dog whelped in July 1982 by Sand Man, out of Old Rip. However, most present were not there to see John Sherry's 5-1 winner, they were there to support Scurlogue Champ in a supporting 820m open. A freak, perhaps, but one who will live long in the memory of the thousands who followed his progress. 2016 Results; 2017 Results; 2018 Results; ROAD RACE SCHEDULE. It was down to me: I leapt out, and for my pains, Scurlogue nutted me in the groin, and then Gerry helped me drag him to safety.". After Monday's race at Bristol, the average age of the top five drivers in points is 28, with the top two drivers being 24-year-old Kyle Larson and 21-year-old Chase Elliott. Along with Mick the Miller and Ballyregan Bob he is arguably one of the greatest three hounds that ever raced in Britain. Horse of the Year/ Bret Hanover Pacing Horse/ Tarquinius 3YO Pacer/ Race Time 2YO Pacer/ Bret Hanover Trotting Horse/ Speedy Scot 3YO Trotter/ Ayres 2YO Trotter . Ballyregan Bob, whose trainer George Curtis last week celebrated his 88th birthday, was seen as the perfect greyhound, a beautifully balanced aristocrat. SPORT: GREYHOUND RACINGNOTE TO EDITORS: THIS STORY HAS COMMENTARY BY CHANNEL SEVEN REPORTER STEPHEN PHILLIPS, WHICH MAY BE USED IF REQUIRED. I was at the Royal Tunnel, with Gerry Garnham, a security officer, and Track Man, Ballyregan Bob and Glenowen Queen raced past. He was the greyhound who could be anything up to 20 lengths behind the leaders yet still have enough in reserve to sprint past them in the closing stages. Date: 13th September 1985; Summary: Embargoed: 27th September 1985 13:00; Keywords: Access Restrictions: This media cannot be downloaded as there may be copyright restrictions. They all turn up to watch him. Extraordinarily, and in entirely different ways, they both proved unique, which added to their allure. The actual race report (Sydney Morning Herald 3 April 1866 p5) indicates that Tait's colt (then unnamed) was placed 4th of 6 when the race was restarted. By using this website youre confirming that youre happy to accept our use of cookies. your own Pins on Pinterest 1985 Greyhound TV Trophy Racecard, Scurlogue Champ Track-Record winning year | Sports Memorabilia, More Sports Memorabilia, Greyhound Racing Memorabilia | eBay! Racing Home > North American Race Records North American Race Records. The trio are the only greyhounds to have broken the elusive million . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1985 Greyhound TV Trophy Racecard, Scurlogue Champ Track-Record winning year at the best online prices at eBay! He had shown enough ability at that stage of his career, though, and was sent up to the regular sales at Shelbourne Park in Dublin. Pat Quinn, chairman of the British Breeders' Forum, was a Ballyregan Bob fan. And yet over the same 710m trip, a few weeks earlier, had been when he put up one of his greatest runs, picking up Jet Circle, a Leger winner, when looking in a hopeless position. I suppose it will last forever. FELTWELL, RECENT (CH 7) He was recording sprint times in the second half of a race. "But thanks to Scurlogue I remember non-greyhound people becoming aware of the sport for the first time something of a miracle. Like any sport, greyhound racing has its 'greats' - those dogs who have made the history books and who are the true icons of the sport. all of a sudden he began to motor, and got up by a short head it was as exciting a race as I've seen. Scurlogue and Ken Peckham were 'villains'. He started life on a farm in the quiet countryside of County Wexford. Please contact us for more information, FELTWELL/RAMSGATE/WOLVERHAMPTON/PETERBOROUGH, UK, (c) Copyright Thomson Reuters 2011. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1985 Greyhound TV Trophy Racecard, Scurlogue Champ Track-Record winning year at the best online prices at eBay! The race attracted a huge crowd and Bob couldn't care less, but the Champ didn't like it and came over all wobbly. Time 3:26 P/M 1,000 Form: 07091-0404211113 3rd 15 Feb 1930 Caulfield This was the only race, prior to the days of Sky or SIS, at the time being regularly broadcast. ", Of Scurlogue Champ, Curtis says: "He was the greatest marathon dog of all time, but putting him against Bob over 710m at Wembley was a mismatch at the distance Champ couldn't see the hare he was that far behind. But the truth was nothing could beat Ballyregan, he was unbelievably fast, even though he ran the bends middle or middle-to-wide. . Race Leaders. It saw Scurlogue Champ drop out and stop he was later reported lame as Ballyregan Bob raced clear. (5 SHOTS) 1.21 They were genuine superstars.". Motor Boat Records [1950] N. National Championship Drivers: 1946-2011] National High Point Champion [1903-1934] National High Point Champion - Gold Cuppers [1922-1940] . I don't know." The "moving wall" represents the time period between the last issue available in JSTOR and the most recently published issue of a journal. Scurlogue Champ's 20 track records. Scurlogue Champ - TV Trophy Final 1986 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9i7m6MK4uE\u0026t=8s4. "Scurlogue was unearthly, a freak who proved a dud at stud [as did Ballyregan Bob]. 1986 Scurlogue Champ (Sand Man-Old Rip) is retired after damaging a wrist in an open at Nottingham. It's a lot of difference." Please contact us for more information He didn't fall for it! However, another Australian greyhound has an unofficial record of 50.5 miles per hour. Open For Restrictions - http://about.reuters.com/fulllegal.asp. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. If only we could regularly find such performers. Use these services to find race records, results and more. From Ballybough to Scurlogue's Bridge (pp. ", Betts says the public loved Scurlogue for the way "he did the impossible. Bob was mostly a 6 bend dog whereas Scurlogue was an 8 bender but Bob was possibly the greatest 6 bender of all time. Racing Radios Charlotte 14 hour April 24, 2021 The National Championship @ Road America April 16, 2021 RVE Graphics and wraps Daytona 14 hour April 11, 2021 The NCM Grand Prix March 20, 2021 Harris Hill 8+7 Hour Enduro March 12, 2021 VIR South - 12-hour Enduro March 06, 2021 The 14-Hours of Atlanta February 06, 2021 A Sebring NYE December 29, 2020 I was a regular at Catford, and saw him one night there [in 1986] when, ridiculously, he led, obviously won a long way and set an 888m track record. Scurlogue appeared on BBC Sportsnight as they still covered the TV Trophy, so there was a real awareness. He won going away, in a track record. Date 1984 Distance (metres) Venue Starting Price Trap Win distance (lengths) Time Sep 19 . . "There wasn't anything for Scurlogue to follow around, so he stopped. Greyhound racing has been around for a long time, and has given rise to plenty of famous racers. FELTWELL, RECENT (CH 7) He was hard as nails, yet the easiest dog to train he'd a great appetite. Rather extraordinarily, he was a greyhound capable of making even the hardest of cynics smile with delight and wonderment when he produced one of his sometimes miraculous displays. He had shown enough ability at that stage of his career, though, and was sent up to the regular sales at Shelbourne Park in Dublin. "His Trainers' Championship win at Walthamstow was tremendous, but for me his greatest ever win came during the Essex Vase at Romford. Find out which of these greyhound racing stars are the biggest winners of all time! Scurlogue Champ would be renowned for one of the strongest finishes ever seen over long-distance racing. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. FELTWELL, RECENT (CH 7) . Races featured in order:1. It was the Trainers' Championship, with Ballintubber One representing local handler Ken Linzell and seen as a true four-bend champion and confidently backed by the home crowd. The promoters, as ever, didn't exploit them sufficiently, but they drew people from all over Britain. DisclaimerDisclaimer Incredible and brilliant scenes that night at Wembley, dog racing at its ultimate. He was also jealous and confident. RESULTS. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Ballyregan Bob (May 1983- 3 April 1994) was a racing greyhound who, along with Mick the Miller and Scurlogue Champ, is one of the most revered racing hounds in British hound racing. "It's hard to believe it was 25 years ago. Fernando Bale (pink rug) is the top prize money earner. [4][6], Scurlogue Champ would be renowned for the strongest finishes ever seen over long distance racing. USCAA record holder in the marathon for the 55-59 age group: 2hr 44 min; Won the USCAA age group 5K road race 12 times; USA National Cross Country Champion 50-54; USA Half Marathon 50-54, and 55-59 road racing champions; USATF Top USA Road Racing Athlete for 55-59; Record holder for age groups between 45 and 60 for many road races in Cincinnati . REPORTER: "The dog has certainly caught the imagination of everyone in England. My Stable. Modern-day fans often point to Westmead Hawk's hopeless position as described by the Errol 'Oh my God' Blyth commentary in the 2006 Derby semi-final before he picked up Mineola Farloe. A real crowd-pleaser and great competitor, Scurlogue had a big following across the . (7 SHOTS) 2.19 PECKHAM: "Well, I shall just race him for another twelve months anyway, and then I'll put him to stud. Only as they turned for home did the power of Ballyregan Bob see him assert and he drew clear for a two-length success. Circumference: 350 meters Distances Raced: 225, 400, 575, 750 and 925 meters Run to First Bend: 67 meters for both 400m and 575m races Track Capacity: 4,300 spectators> Romford Greyhound Track Records 225m Woodcroft Jo 13.38sec 27 June 2003 400m Sandwichsunshine 23.58sec 27 September 1996 400mH Rossa Ranger 24.17sec 5 July 2002 'Scurlogue one' was in the race to half-way, being hopelessly tailed off, but then 'Scurlogue two' suddenly appeared and simply took off. 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. Win: This is betting on a dog to win a race. Ballyregan Bob - Greyhound Racing Programme Brighton & Hove 21st December 1985. . Scurlogue Champ, by contrast, was enigmatic and unpredictable. With Scurlogue, like the Hurricane, you never knew what lay ahead, plus Ken was a real down-to-earth character. Scurlogue Champ is a famous racing greyhound from the 1980s. Trained by George Curtis he would become world famous for breaking the world record for consecutive race wins. He was the ultimate showman.\"Early Life:Scurlogue Champ was a black dog whelped in July 1982 by Sand Man, out of Old Rip. What is the best greyhound ever? along with Scurlogue Champ, and I think she would have given him a run for his . He was bred by Francis Kent from Levittstown, County Wexford and was one of a litter of six dogs and two bitches. The crowds would adore him and could not believe how he could win his races from being so far behind. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Scurlogue Champ is a famous racing greyhound from the 1980s. Script is copyright Reuters Limited. InitialsASG/APN/JS Scurlogue Champ, by contrast, was enigmatic and unpredictable. He recalls: "Of the pair, Scurlogue was my favourite. He dropped himself out into hopeless positions, occasionally being booed by disappointed fans, before suddenly 'waking up', taking off and staggering onlookers with impossible wins. Scurlogue, by contrast, took off when all seemed lost. It was almost mystical. RACING RECORD TWO YEARS: 2007-2008 Starts 0: 0-0-0-0 Did not race . Both were laughed at by experts, but to anyone present at Wembley that night it was a case of two different dogs. AUTO RACING RECORDS: AutoRacingRecords.com created, developed and maintained by Will White 2008-22. It was the start of a legendary run that saw Scurlogue Champ score in 51 races from his 63 outings on this side of the Irish Sea. Scurlogue Champ won two TV Trophies, at Monmore in 1985 over 815m - typically last to halfway before romping home in a track record - and then Brough Park, Newcastle in 1986, when he again powered through to thrill the watching TV audience. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1985 Greyhound TV Trophy Racecard, Scurlogue Champ Track-Record winning year at the best online prices at eBay! If the dog wins you would receive a payout of $100. There were many theories about Scurlogue Champ. 2. . The R&B chart lasted for twenty years when it was changed to "Soul" and then in 1982, to the "Black Chart." There were a few Race Record labels that formed after the genre had passed its prime. He drew people from all over Britain, and amazed them. Champ. The big two only met the once, over 710m at Wembley, in the invitational four-runner John Power Showdown, which was broadcast live on local London TV. Bob had the happy combination of excellence plus luck, plus George in his corner.". Not the Champ. The crowds would adore him and could not believe how he could win his races from being so far behind. FELTWELL, RECENT (CH 7) He dropped himself out into hopeless positions, occasionally . Race Average of the Year [1922-1941] Race Average of the Year [1946-2000] Red Bank Gold Cup [1931-1953] Reno, Nevada [1959-1961] Never mind Racing For Change, greyhound racing could market videos of Scurlogue Champ even now.". . 2022 ROAD RACE SCHEDULE Cooperating Event Production Services The Runiversity PEACE Racing Use these links to access event information where indicated in the schedule below. He set 20 track records over distances between 663 metres at Hall Green and 888 metres at Catford between May 1984 and the end of 1986 for trainer Ken Peckham. 1985 Over 9,000 people, the biggest attendance in 25 years saw Slaneyside Gold win Walthamstow's Grand Prix Final. "He was a one-off, the best ever. He was the ultimate showman.". But, after his final UK race in 2014, the. To ensure you can use all the features please enable it. More. There was no rest for the newcomer and he was soon busy trialing at Peterborough and Walthamstow before making his debut at White City, shortly before the track was cruelly sold to the property men. [1][4], He was handled by trainer Ken Peckham for the majority of his career but also spent some time with George Drake (as a result of an NGRC order that he ran in Drakes name for the Cesarewitch. Along with Mick the Miller and Ballyregan Bob he is arguably one of the greatest three hounds that ever raced in Britain.\"Whenever he ran, you'd be forced to park and walk a long way away from the track. Betts' view was the entire race was a mistake in only having the four runners. Ballyregan Bob was almost a public school dog, had come over as a potential star and was with a top trainer in George Curtis, whereas Scurlogue was an unknown bought for a song out of Shelbourne sales by an unknown, the late Ken Peckham. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. You will receive the price the chosen dog is paying for a place. His early exploits had not gone unnoticed in certain quarters in . Black Type Pedigrees. 13 Oct 2022 15:45:00 They were a real team and it showed the way he went about his business.". While Scurlogue was perhaps not the greatest racers ever in terms of performance, it was his nature and his ability to please a crowd that . Metadata Frames. (SOT) (3 SHOTS) 2.54 The names Wheeler dominates the all-time earners list, with the leviathan owner having bred the top three prize money earners of all time - Fanta Bale, Fernando Bale and Dyna Double One. CHAMP Racing Timing & Producing since 2002. PETERBOROUGH, JULY 8 (FREEZE FRAME PRODUCTIONS) Pacing Horse/ Cardigan Bay and Race Time (tie) 3YO Pacer/ Bret Hanover 2YO Pacer/ Romeo Hanover Trotting Horse/ Dartmouth 3YO Trotter/ Armbro Flight, f 2YO Trotter/ Kerry Way, f. 1964. Another was that he had a physical deformity that meant he was unable to gallop properly until he had 'warmed up' halfway through a race. PECKHAM: "Yes, yes, wherever we go we have a big crowd. [4], After winning his only two races in Ireland, the first over 525yds in Waterford and the second shortly after over 600yds in Enniscorthy when trained by Patrick Sutton, he was put up for sale at the May 1984 Shelbourne Park sales where he won his 600yds trial. Terry Norman, now a successful jockeys' agent, was assistant racing manager at Wembley at the time, and saved the day when dragging Scurlogue Champ to safety. Aquarter of a century ago greyhound racing in Britain surged in popularity through an entirely unanticipated impact of two great staying champions, Ballyregan Bob and Scurlogue Champ. Scurlogue Champ; Tico; Westmead Move; Whisper Wishes; 1970's. Balliniska Band; Dolores Rocket; Indian Joe; Lacca Champion; Patricia's Hope; Sarah's Bunny; Say Little; Sole Aim . These cookies do not store any personal information. ", Greyhound board cancels Tuesday racing following PM's nationwide address, Exercise horses while best observing distancing rules says trainers' chief, Bet365 guarantee workforce pay until August amid coronavirus crisis, Read exclusive tips and place bets on the greyhounds on the free iOS app. In the world of greyhound racing, he was very much the equivalent. 71, No. It is . All rights reserved, This media cannot be downloaded as there may be copyright restrictions. REMEMBER WHEN. John Coleman was standing next to me, and said as the race unfurled, 'I'm afraid he won't even qualify' . . Access to exclusive features all for FREE - No monthly subscription fee. CONTACT. Coverage: 1938-2018 (Vol. Bob, though, did it over four and six bends, and there was one particular race at Romford when he just got up too. This is partly due to the unusual nature of the event, and a stadium being split 50-50 in support. "Then the lady who had overseen his American trip wanted to parade him one night at Hackney, kept him for a little while, and suddenly he passed away. Here you can find out more about how we use them. 38740 Oriole Ave, North Branch, MN 55056 Championship UTV 8:00 AMQualifying9:00 AMROUND 1 & ROUND 212:00 PMSEMI FINALS & FINALCHAMPIONSHIP$20,000 in prize money is up for grabs!UTV RACING16 of Bred by Francis Kent from Levittstown, Scurlogue Champ was one of a litter of six dogs and two bitches and he acquired his name shortly after moving to the farm owned by John Byrne, which was called Scurlogue. 5. The first of two TV Trophies won by Scurlogue Champ in track record time. Scurlogue Champ left his mark on the great stadium, coming from off the pace to win on his British debut. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1985 Greyhound TV Trophy Racecard, Scurlogue Champ Track-Record winning year at the best online prices at eBay! GVs Ken Peckham, owner of Scurlogue Camp, entering kennels and putting lead on dog. Scurlogue Champ went into the care of Wexford man Jim Sutton, who reared the dog through and sent him out to win some of his early races in Ireland.
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