Just Call Me Lucy vs Queenofthejukebox: Epic Final Furlong Battle at Wetherby (4:45 PM)

Описание: The race at 4:45 PM (16:45) at Wetherby on Thursday, 26 February 2026, was the "Racing TV For The Cheltenham Festival Mares' Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)".
​Here is the full race report based on the official results:

​Race Overview

​Race Name: Racing TV For The Cheltenham Festival Mares' Handicap Hurdle
​Classification: Class 4 (0-110)
​Distance: 2 miles, 3 furlongs, 154 yards
​Going: Soft (Good to Soft in places)
​Runners: 6 ran
​Winning Time: 5m 2.11s
​Off Time: 4:49 PM (4-minute delay)

Race Summary

​The race was won by the pre-race favorite, Just Call Me Lucy, who delivered a strong performance in the closing stages.
​Winner's Performance: Just Call Me Lucy sat towards the rear for much of the race. Jockey Jamie Hamilton began to ask for an effort before the second-to-last hurdle (2 out). Despite not being fluent at that jump, the mare recovered quickly, switched to the right to find clear air, and pressed the leader before the final flight. She took the lead inside the final 110 yards and kept on strongly to win by over two lengths.
​Runner-Up: Queenofthejukebox led for a significant portion of the race and looked like she might hold on, but was ultimately overhauled in the final strides.

​Tote Dividends: * Win: £2.38
​Places: £1.30 (1st), £1.70 (2nd)


​Finishing Order & Results

​1st Place: Just Call Me Lucy (GB)
​Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
​Trainer: Mark Walford
​Starting Price: 11/8 Favorite
​Distance: —

​2nd Place: Queenofthejukebox (IRE)
​Jockey: Sean Bowen
​Trainer: Noel Williams
​Starting Price: 2/1
​Distance: 2 ¼ lengths behind winner

​3rd Place: La Marquise (FR)
​Jockey: Daryl Jacob
​Trainer: Harry Derham
​Starting Price: 11/1
​Distance: 3 ½ lengths behind 2nd

​4th Place: Devon Skies (GB)
​Jockey: Henry Brooke
​Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
​Starting Price: 5/1
​Distance: 1 ½ lengths behind 3rd

​5th Place: Natus Vincere (IRE)
​Jockey: Stan Sheppard
​Trainer: Matt Sheppard
​Starting Price: 12/1
​Distance: 12 lengths behind 4th

​6th Place: Sweetest Smile (IRE)
​Jockey: Tom Cannon
​Trainer: Chris Gordon
​Starting Price: 16/1
​Distance: 20 lengths behind 5th