Race Comment Explainer
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handy, pushed along before 2 out, soon lost position and gradually faded
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handy
,
pushed along
before 2 out, soon lost position and gradually
Matched phrases & meanings
Phrase
Meaning
Pushed along
The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Faded
The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Handy
Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).
Summary
The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).