Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

chased leaders, utpaced in 4 before 2 out, in 4th before last, flat

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).
No extra	Did not improve or accelerate when asked.
Outpaced	Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race.

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).
Did not improve or accelerate when asked.
Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race.