| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| never on terms | A clear statement that the horse was never competitive in the race. |
| Stayed on | Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly. |
| 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. |
| Outpaced | Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race. |