Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
held up in pace, some 2f out, over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, weakened quickly final
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Weakened The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Outpaced Could not keep up with faster horses mid-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).
Headway The horse was moving up through the field.
Rear Running near the back of the field.
Summary