| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| edged left inside final furlong | Under pressure from the jockey's urging or from fatigue, the horse drifted slightly to the left within the last 200 meters. |
| Led over 1f out | The horse took the lead with about one furlong (200m) to go. |
| Chased leaders | Running directly behind the horses in front of the field. |
| Stayed on | Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly. |