Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

held up in mid-division, from last, n 2 out, from last,

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Mid-division	Running in the middle of the pack.
Towards rear	Running near the back of the field.
Never nearer	The horse's closest point to the leader was the position it finished in (ran on late).
Stayed on	Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly.
Held up	Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.

Summary

Running in the middle of the pack.
Running near the back of the field.
The horse's closest point to the leader was the position it finished in (ran on late).
Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly.
Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.