Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

chased leaders, urn, kept on into 2nd , but no chance with 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).
home turn	This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.

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).
This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.