Race Comment Explainer

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Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Chased leaders	Running directly behind the horses in front of the field.
One pace	The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Headway	The horse was moving up through the field.

Summary

• Running directly behind the horses in front of the field.
• The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
• The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
• The horse was moving up through the field.