Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

held up behind leaders, going well 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, pushed out final

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
ridden to lead over	The jockey started urging the horse, and the horse responded with a surge to take the lead
Held up	Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Furlong	Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).

Summary

The jockey started urging the horse, and the horse responded with a surge to take the lead
Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).