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Original comment with matches highlighted:

chased leaders, nt 2nd after after 3 out, went 2nd after 2 out, no impression on winner

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
no impression on winner	The winner was clearly superior in the final stage.
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).

Summary

The winner was clearly superior in the final stage.
Running directly behind the horses in front of the field.
The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).