Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

in touch with leaders, raced wide home turn, econd well final sh, went second towards finish

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
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.
Furlong	Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
Ran on	The horse maintained or increased its speed in the final stages.

Summary

This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
The horse maintained or increased its speed in the final stages.