Race Comment Explainer

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Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Towards rear	Running near the back of the field.
Never nearer	The horse's closest point to the leader was the position it finished in (ran on late).
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Held up	Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Headway	The horse was moving up through the field.

Summary

• Running near the back of the field.
• The horse's closest point to the leader was the position it finished in (ran on late).
• The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
• Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
• The horse was moving up through the field.