Race Comment Explainer



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close-up, pushed turning for home, ridden and weakened before final , plugged on
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Plugged on Kept going without showing much pace.
One pace The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
Weakened The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Furlong Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
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