Race Comment Explainer

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chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, nearer final ,

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Chased leaders	Running directly behind the horses in front of the field.
Never nearer	The horse's closest point to the leader was the position it finished in (ran on late).
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Furlong	Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).

Summary

Running directly behind the horses in front of the field.
The horse's closest point to the leader was the position it finished in (ran on late).
The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).