| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pressed leader | Applied pressure to the horse in front. |
| Pushed along | The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip). |
| Furlong | Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters). |
| Faded | The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field. |
| Handy | Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th). |