Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

held up in nd l, ridden after 4 out, mistake and lost touch touch after 3 out, tailed off

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
tailed off	A definitive statement that the horse was finished and effectively out of the race
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

A definitive statement that the horse was finished and effectively out of the race
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.