Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
held up in 6th, weakened last, (normal 4 out) tailed off
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
tailed off A definitive statement that the horse was finished and effectively out of the race
Weakened The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Held up Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Summary