| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pushed along | The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip). |
| Challenged | Attempted to overtake another horse. |
| not fluent | The horse jumped the tenth fence/hurdle poorly or awkwardly |
| Made all | Led the race from start to finish. |
| Kept on | The horse maintained its speed well to the finish. |