Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

close up, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and lost position before last, same pace

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).
Ran on	The horse maintained or increased its speed in the final stages.

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).
The horse maintained or increased its speed in the final stages.