Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

disputed lead, led clearly home turn, pushed along and headed approaching 3 out,

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Pushed along	The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
home turn	This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
One pace	The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.

Summary

The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.