Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

mid-division, closed up to go home after 5th, pushed along home turn, final flight

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
pushed along home turn	The jockey started urging the horse for an effort as they entered the final straight.
Mid-division	Running in the middle of the pack.
Faded	The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Handy	Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).

Summary

The jockey started urging the horse for an effort as they entered the final straight.
Running in the middle of the pack.
The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).