Race Comment Explainer



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held up in mid-division, d 2 out before 4 out, chased leaders next, and 2 out
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Chased leaders Running directly behind the horses in front of the field.
Mid-division Running in the middle of the pack.
not fluent The horse jumped the tenth fence/hurdle poorly or awkwardly
Weakened The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Held up Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Headway The horse was moving up through the field.
Summary