| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pushed along | The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip). |
| Stayed on | Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly. |
| Furlong | Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters). |
| gamely | The ultimate descriptor for a horse that wins bravely and resolutely after a tough battle. |