Race Comment Explainer

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Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
tailed off	A definitive statement that the horse was finished and effectively out of the race
home turn	This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
Held up	Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Rear	Running near the back of the field.

Summary

• A definitive statement that the horse was finished and effectively out of the race
• This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
• Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
• Running near the back of the field.