Race Comment Explainer



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close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final , gradually weakened
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Weakened The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Close up Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).
Outpaced Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race.
Furlong Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
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