| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| held towards finish | The horse's challenge had ended, and it finished weakly. |
| headed inside final | The horse lost the lead very late, within the last |
| Led over 1f out | The horse took the lead with about one furlong (200m) to go. |
| Chased leaders | Running directly behind the horses in front of the field. |
| Furlong | Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters). |