| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ridden before | The jockey started urging the horse aggressively before the second-last obstacle to try and get it back into contention. |
| Weakened | The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field. |
| Held up | Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy. |
| Rear | Running near the back of the field. |