Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

chased leader, reached for 3rd, lost 2nd at 12th, ridden and outpaced home turn, soon

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
home turn	This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
Weakened	The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Outpaced	Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race.

Summary

This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race.