Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

held up in , cl, r flat, from 4 out, led 2 out, clear flat, ridden out

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Ridden out	The jockey encouraged the horse to the finish without the whip, often in an easy win.
Held up	Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Headway	The horse was moving up through the field.
Rear	Running near the back of the field.

Summary

The jockey encouraged the horse to the finish without the whip, often in an easy win.
Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
The horse was moving up through the field.
Running near the back of the field.