Race Comment Explainer

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Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Towards rear	Running near the back of the field.
Challenged	Attempted to overtake another horse.
Stayed on	Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly.
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.
• Attempted to overtake another horse.
• Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly.
• Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
• The horse was moving up through the field.