Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

held up in side, never on terms, ong inside final

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
never on terms	A clear statement that the horse was never competitive in the race.
tailed off	A definitive statement that the horse was finished and effectively out of the race
Held up	Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Furlong	Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
Rear	Running near the back of the field.

Summary

A clear statement that the horse was never competitive in the race.
A definitive statement that the horse was finished and effectively out of the race
Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
Running near the back of the field.