Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

in touch with leaders, pushed along and went 3rd xtra, ridden run-in,

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Pushed along	The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
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.
No extra	Did not improve or accelerate when asked.

Summary

The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
Did not improve or accelerate when asked.