Race Comment Explainer
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held up in touch, pushed along after 3 out, headway after 2 out, hit last, went 4th run-in
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Original comment with matches highlighted:
held up
in touch,
pushed along
after 3 out,
after 2 out, hit last, went 4th run-in
Matched phrases & meanings
Phrase
Meaning
Pushed along
The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Held up
Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Headway
The horse was moving up through the field.
Summary
The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
The horse was moving up through the field.