Race Comment Explainer

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Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Towards rear	Running near the back of the field.
One pace	The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
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.
• The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
• The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
• Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
• Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).