| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Mid-division | Running in the middle of the pack. |
| just held | The horse's powerful late run was not quite enough, and it lost the race by the narrowest possible margin (e.g., a nose or short head). |
| Furlong | Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters). |
| Headway | The horse was moving up through the field. |
| Ran on | The horse maintained or increased its speed in the final stages. |