Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

handy, chased front pair after 3rd, went 2nd 3 out, ridden before last, run-in

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.
One pace	The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
Ran on	The horse maintained or increased its speed in the final stages.
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.
The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
The horse maintained or increased its speed in the final stages.
Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).