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led, headed after 5 furlongs, lost position after halfway and soon well behind
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led, headed after 5
furlong
s, lost position after
and soon well behind
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Phrase
Meaning
Furlong
Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
halfway
The horse was patiently ridden up to the middle point
Summary
Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
The horse was patiently ridden up to the middle point