Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

close up, pushed along 2f out, , every chance over 1f out, inside last

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Pushed along	The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Close up	Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).
No extra	Did not improve or accelerate when asked.
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.

Summary

The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).
Did not improve or accelerate when asked.
The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.