Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

held up in alon, lost touch after 9th, pushed along home turn, left in remote 3rd 2 out

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
pushed along home turn	The jockey started urging the horse for an effort as they entered the final straight.
lost touch	The horse was struggling severely and the jockey was losing hope
Held up	Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Rear	Running near the back of the field.

Summary

The jockey started urging the horse for an effort as they entered the final straight.
The horse was struggling severely and the jockey was losing hope
Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Running near the back of the field.