Race Comment Explainer

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Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Towards rear	Running near the back of the field.
Weakened	The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
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).
Headway	The horse was moving up through the field.

Summary

• Running near the back of the field.
• The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
• Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
• Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
• The horse was moving up through the field.