Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

chased leaders, halfway, los and lost place , before 3 out

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).
lost touch	The horse was struggling severely and the jockey was losing hope
halfway	The horse was patiently ridden up to the middle point

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).
The horse was struggling severely and the jockey was losing hope
The horse was patiently ridden up to the middle point