Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

close up, pushed along over 2f out, lost position over 1f out,

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Pushed along	The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
One pace	The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
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).
The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).
The horse maintained or increased its speed in the final stages.