Race Comment Explainer



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handy, pressed leader after 3 out, e last, fade and every chance last, final run-in
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
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).
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