Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

held up in touch in last pair, pushed along and ession b before 2 out, no impression but

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Pushed along	The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Outpaced	Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race.
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Held up	Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.

Summary

The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race.
The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.