| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Stayed on | Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly. |
| Outpaced | Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race. |
| 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). |
| halfway | The horse was patiently ridden up to the middle point |