| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ridden before | The jockey started urging the horse aggressively before the second-last obstacle to try and get it back into contention. |
| Made all | Led the race from start to finish. |
| readily | The horse won easily, without having to be pushed to its absolute limit, suggesting it had more to give. |
| Ran on | The horse maintained or increased its speed in the final stages. |