Race Comment Explainer

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Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
ridden to lead over	The jockey started urging the horse, and the horse responded with a surge to take the lead
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).
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.

Summary

• The jockey started urging the horse, and the horse responded with a surge to take the lead
• The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
• Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).
• The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.