Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

held up towards rear, pushed along 2f out, , never able to challenge

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Pushed along	The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Towards rear	Running near the back of the field.
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Held up	Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.

Summary

The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Running near the back of the field.
The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.