Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

disputing lead until before 3rd, stayed handy, ridden before 2 out, 5th and before last

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
ridden before	The jockey started urging the horse aggressively before the second-last obstacle to try and get it back into contention.
No extra	Did not improve or accelerate when asked.
Handy	Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).

Summary

The jockey started urging the horse aggressively before the second-last obstacle to try and get it back into contention.
Did not improve or accelerate when asked.
Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).