| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pushed along | The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip). |
| Made all | Led the race from start to finish. |
| Kept on | The horse maintained its speed well to the finish. |
| Furlong | Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters). |