Race Comment Explainer

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Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
ridden to lead over	The jockey started urging the horse, and the horse responded with a surge to take the lead
Chased leaders	Running directly behind the horses in front of the field.
One pace	The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.

Summary

• The jockey started urging the horse, and the horse responded with a surge to take the lead
• Running directly behind the horses in front of the field.
• The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
• The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.