| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| not fluent | The horse jumped the tenth fence/hurdle poorly or awkwardly |
| Stayed on | Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly. |
| One pace | The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken. |
| 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. |