Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
led, headed 8th, remained close up, pushed along and quickly before 3 out
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Pushed along The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Weakened The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Close up Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).
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