| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pushed along | The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip). |
| not fluent | The horse jumped the tenth fence/hurdle poorly or awkwardly |
| Close up | Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th). |
| Rear | Running near the back of the field. |