Race Comment Explainer

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Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
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.
Weakened	The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Held up	Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.

Summary

• 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.
• The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
• Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.