Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

led, pushed along home turn, headed before last, un-in run-in

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
pushed along home turn	The jockey started urging the horse for an effort as they entered the final straight.
Stayed on	Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly.
One pace	The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.

Summary

The jockey started urging the horse for an effort as they entered the final straight.
Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly.
The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.