Race Comment Explainer

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Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
never on terms	A clear statement that the horse was never competitive in the race.
Plugged on	Kept going without showing much pace.
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.
Rear	Running near the back of the field.

Summary

• A clear statement that the horse was never competitive in the race.
• Kept going without showing much pace.
• This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
• Running near the back of the field.