Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

handy in 2nd, mistake 3 out and pushed along, hit 2 out and ned by winner, soon

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Pushed along	The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Weakened	The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Outpaced	Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race.
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.
Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race.
Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).