Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

held up, pushed along 3 out, ridden and next, same pace

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Pushed along	The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Held up	Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Headway	The horse was moving up through the field.

Summary

The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
The horse was moving up through the field.