Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
handy, pushed along and f out, k over 3f out, ridden 2f out, final
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Pushed along The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Outpaced Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race.
Kept on The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Furlong Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
Handy Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).
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