Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

in rear, in touch, pushed along home turn and no progress, way ru for late run-in

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
pushed along home turn	The jockey started urging the horse for an effort as they entered the final straight.
Headway	The horse was moving up through the field.
Ran on	The horse maintained or increased its speed in the final stages.
Rear	Running near the back of the field.

Summary

The jockey started urging the horse for an effort as they entered the final straight.
The horse was moving up through the field.
The horse maintained or increased its speed in the final stages.
Running near the back of the field.