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.
Held up	Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Headway	The horse was moving up through the field.

Summary

• A clear statement that the horse was never competitive in the race.
• Running in the middle of the pack.
• Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
• The horse was moving up through the field.