Race Comment Explainer

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chased leaders, ok 2nd befor after 3 out, took 2nd before 2 out, but no match for winner

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Chased leaders	Running directly behind the horses in front of the field.
Pushed along	The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Stayed on	Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly.

Summary

Running directly behind the horses in front of the field.
The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly.