Race Comment Explainer

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Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Pushed along	The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
tailed off	A definitive statement that the horse was finished and effectively out of the race
home turn	This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
Outpaced	Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race.
Held up	Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.

Summary

• The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
• A definitive statement that the horse was finished and effectively out of the race
• This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
• Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race.
• Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.