Race Comment Explainer

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Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
never on terms	A clear statement that the horse was never competitive in the race.
Mid-division	Running in the middle of the pack.
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Held up	Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.

Summary

• A clear statement that the horse was never competitive in the race.
• Running in the middle of the pack.
• The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
• Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.