Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
led, headed 6th, remained close up, not fluent 7th, from 3 out, gradually
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
not fluent The horse jumped the tenth fence/hurdle poorly or awkwardly
Weakened The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Close up Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).
Outpaced Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race.
Summary