| 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. |
| ridden before | The jockey started urging the horse aggressively before the second-last obstacle to try and get it back into contention. |
| Pushed along | The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip). |
| Kept on | The horse maintained its speed well to the finish. |