Race Comment Explainer

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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.
home turn	This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
No extra	Did not improve or accelerate when asked.
Outpaced	Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race.
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.
• This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
• Did not improve or accelerate when asked.
• Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race.
• Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.