Churchman (2018) Horse
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About
Churchman, entered in the Chepstow R6 Dunraven Handicap Hurdle, is an 8yo bay gelding trained by A Ralph. He is by the stallion Dunaden out of Pickersleigh. The horse has not yet broken his maiden, failing to win in 19 starts. In his most recent run at Warwick on 24 Jan 2026, ridden by Jay Tidball, Churchman finished third behind winner Jukebox Joker.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick 24-Jan-26 3822m SOFT R5 CL5 NvHcpH $759 (of $6,148), Winning Time: 04:40.850, SP: 7.00 1st Jukebox Joker ( I Williams 151 ) 2nd Pottersmattyeeehaa ( J M Quinlan 161 ) 3.00L 3rd Churchman ( J Tidball 150 ) 5.50L See full results | J Tidball 68kg 5.50L | 3 (13) |
| Uttoxeter 31-Dec-25 3171m SOFT R4 CL5 HcpH (of $6,049), SP: 7.50 1st Postponed Legacy ( J Best 146 ) 2nd Kenzoko ( S Bowen 168 ) 7.50L 3rd Eric Carmen ( B Macey 153 ) 5.50L 6th Churchman ( J Hogan 146 ) 27.00L See full results | J Hogan 66.2kg 27.00L | 6 (13) |
| Ludlow 25-Nov-25 3170m GOOD R2 CL5 HcpH $850 (of $6,886), Winning Time: 03:51.120, SP: 5.00 1st No More Bolero ( H Cobden 153 ) 2nd Bluenose Belle ( F Lambert 157 ) 13.00L 3rd Churchman ( J J Burke 148 ) 15.00L See full results | J J Burke 67.1kg 15.00L | 3 (11) |
| Southwell 18-Mar-25 4880m SOFT R6 CL5 NvHcpH (of $6,049), SP: 15.00 1st Lizzie Rey ( F Lambert 149 ) 2nd Special John ( C Pritchard 165 ) 4.00L 3rd Trevor's Lad ( C Quinn 159 ) 3.00L 7th Churchman ( J Tidball 156 ) 49.25L See full results | J Tidball 70.8kg 49.2kgL | 7 (9) |
| Ludlow 28-Feb-25 4270m SOFT R5 CL5 HcpH $850 (of $6,886), Winning Time: 05:19.370, SP: 10.00 In touch, asked for effort when mistake 3 out, kept on to 3rd after last, no chance with leading pair 1st Charming Getaway ( C Deutsch 149 ) 2nd Passing Pleasure ( S Sheppard 163 ) 0.75L 3rd Churchman ( J Tidball 151 ) 13.75L See full results | J Tidball 68.5kg 13.75L | 3 (9) |
| Uttoxeter 09-Feb-25 4010m SOFT R7 CL5 NvHcpH $374 (of $6,049), SP: 4.00 In touch with leaders, driven before 3 out, outpaced before last, kept on one pace run-in 1st Tarbuck ( D Noonan 167 ) 2nd Red Cadillac ( D Mcmenamin 162 ) 3.75L 3rd Uokhun ( W Maggs 166 ) 2.25L 4th Churchman ( M Dodd 153 , Cd 160 ) 18.00L See full results | M Dodd 69.4kg, Cd 72.6kg 18.00L | 4 (9) |
| Taunton 18-Jan-25 3820m SOFT R7 CL5 HcpH (of $8,854), Winning Time: 04:51.000, SP: 23.00 Mid-division, weakened 3 out 1st Star Of Affinity ( F Gingell 167 ) 2nd Diesel Line ( L Williams 152 ) 4.25L 3rd State Of Fame ( C Iles 168 ) 0.50L 9th Churchman ( J Tidball 154 , Cd 159 ) 40.50L See full results | J Tidball 69.9kg, Cd 72.1kg 40.50L | 9 (16) |
| Bangor-on-Dee 19-May-24 3930m SOFT R6 CL5 NvHcpH $242 (of $7,869), Winning Time: 04:43.570, SP: 6.00 Tracked leaders, lost position after 4 out, pushed along after 3 out, weakened 2 out 1st Regal And Royal ( S Quinlan 150 ) 2nd Shandancer ( C Hammond 168 ) 2.00L 3rd Trick Of The Tail ( W Maggs 166 ) 0.30L 5th Churchman ( J Tidball 157 , Cd 162 ) 13.25L | J Tidball 71.2kg, Cd 73.5kg 13.25L | 5 (11) |
| Uttoxeter 05-May-24 3170m GOOD R7 CL5 HcpH $747 (of $6,049), Winning Time: 04:07.960, SP: 7.50 Chased leaders, ridden before 2 out, plugged on same pace 1st Ambassador ( J Thompson 165 ) 2nd Speiriuil ( L Murtagh 156 ) 3.25L 3rd Churchman ( J Tidball 158 ) 8.75L See full results | J Tidball 71.7kg 8.75L | 3 (7) |
| Stratford 21-Apr-24 3760m SOFT R6 CL5 NvHcpH $404 (of $6,542), Winning Time: 04:40.980, SP: 6.50 Close up, ridden and lost ground 2 out, plugged on into 4th home turn, stayed on same pace 1st Telefenney ( T Wynne 142 ) 2nd Finn Lough ( H Brooke 166 ) 3.00L 3rd A Tickatickatiming ( M Goldstein 168 ) 9.50L 4th Churchman ( J Tidball 156 , Cd 161 ) 14.50L See full results | J Tidball 70.8kg, Cd 73kg 14.50L | 4 (8) |
| Ludlow 01-Mar-24 3170m SOFT R1 CL5 HcpH $1,701 (of $6,886), Winning Time: 04:03.300, SP: 6.50 Held up, closed on leaders approaching 4th (usual fifth flight - usual fourth flight omitted), chased leaders from 2 out, still a lot to do in fourth at final flight, ran on strongly and briefly led run-in, no extra when headed post 1st Hara Kiri ( D Johnston 168 ) 2nd Churchman ( J Tidball 154 ) 0.15L 3rd Odin's Quest ( N F Houlihan 162 ) 2.25L See full results | J Tidball 69.9kg 0.15L | 2 (8) |
| Ludlow 27-Nov-23 3170m SOFT R2 CL5 HcpH $486 (of $7,869), Winning Time: 03:59.060, SP: 29.00 Midfield, ridden 3 out, minor headway when not fluent last, kept on 1st Little Pi ( S Sheppard 144 ) 2nd Princess T ( D Whelan 168 ) 0.30L 3rd Breaking Cover ( S Twiston-davies 168 ) 1.25L 4th Churchman ( J Tidball 154 , Cd 159 ) 6.25L See full results | J Tidball 69.9kg, Cd 72.1kg 6.25L | 4 (12) |
| Hereford 25-Oct-23 4370m GOOD R4 CL5 NvHcpH (of $6,344), Winning Time: 05:24.940, SP: 41.00 In touch, pushed along 3 out, weakened soon after next 1st Mactavish ( S Sheppard 145 ) 2nd Izzy's Grey ( C Gethings 159 ) 1.50L 3rd Wot You Wearing ( S Houlihan 146 ) 3.25L 8th Churchman ( J J Burke 159 ) 0.00L | J J Burke 72.1kg 0.00L | 8 (9) |
| Stratford 16-Jul-23 3280m SOFT R3 CL4 MdHNHFNHF (of $7,869), Winning Time: 03:50.130, SP: 51.00 Mid-division, pushed along and outpaced home turn, never involved 1st The Galahad Kid ( P J Brennan 158 ) 2nd Climbing ( G Sheehan 158 ) 2.50L 3rd Trick Of The Tail ( B S Hughes 158 ) 7.50L 6th Churchman ( J Tidball 158 , Cd 163 ) 16.25L See full results | J Tidball 71.7kg, Cd 73.9kg 16.25L | 6 (11) |
| Bangor-on-Dee 10-Jun-23 3350m GOOD R2 CL4 MdHNHFNHF (of $6,886), Winning Time: 04:09.380, SP: 6.50 Held up in midfield, hampered 1st, awkward 5th, edged left 6th, ridden and no impression before 2 out 1st Master Player ( S Bowen 158 ) 2nd Trick Of The Tail ( B S Hughes 158 ) 2.00L 3rd On Cloud Nine ( T Gillard 151 ) 6.00L 6th Churchman ( J Tidball 158 , Cd 163 ) 31.25L See full results | J Tidball 71.7kg, Cd 73.9kg 31.25L | 6 (12) |
| Ludlow 26-Apr-23 3170m SOFT R1 CL4 NvH (of $7,869), Winning Time: 03:42.360, SP: 126.00 Held up in rear of mid-division, outpaced before 3 out where jumped left, never dangerous 1st Trolley Boy ( J Anderson 163 ) 2nd Guy ( S Twiston-davies 156 ) 2.00L 3rd Call Me Tara ( J Hogan 161 ) 0.75L 7th Churchman ( J Tidball 156 ) 13.25L See full results | J Tidball 70.8kg 13.25L | 7 (12) |
| Worcester 22-Jun-22 3220m GOOD R4 CL5 NHF (of $4,721), Winning Time: 03:38.700, SP: 15.00 Chased leaders, pushed along before halfway, soon lost place, tailed off 1st Dreaming Diamond ( L Harrison 149 ) 2nd American Sniper ( P Armson 151 ) 4.00L 3rd My Fernando ( D J Mcconville 151 ) 8.50L 10th Churchman ( J King 151 , Cd 154 ) 0.00L | J King 68.5kg, Cd 69.9kg 0.00L | 10 (10) |
| Stratford 28-May-22 3280m GOOD R7 CL4NHF $752 (of $6,000), Winning Time: 04:08.100, SP: 12.00 Chased leaders, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 1f out 1st Patanita ( P Bryan 158 ) 2nd Mystic Man ( B Bromley 164 ) 1.00L 3rd Churchman ( J King 158 ) 24.00L See full results | J King 71.7kg 24.00L | 3 (5) |
| Sandon 16-Apr-22 3220m SOFT CLNHF (of $3,268), Winning Time: 03:57.000, SP: 6/1 Lost plce 10f out; rallied 4f out; went 2nd 11/2f out; no ch w wnr 1st Good Boy ( M M Dodd 161 ) 2nd Churchman ( M H Crow 161 ) 12.00L 3rd Sugar Pi ( M H Edwards 159 ) 5.00L | M H Crow 73kg 12.00L | 2 (7) |