Race Comment Explainer

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Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Towards rear	Running near the back of the field.
Stayed on	Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly.
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).

Summary

• Running near the back of the field.
• Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly.
• Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
• Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).