Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

held up towards rear, hed to outs 2f out, soon switched to outside, inside final

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Towards rear	Running near the back of the field.
Hard ridden	The jockey was using maximum effort, including the whip, to make the horse go faster.
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
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).

Summary

Running near the back of the field.
The jockey was using maximum effort, including the whip, to make the horse go faster.
The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).