| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pushed along | The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip). |
| Mid-division | Running in the middle of the pack. |
| Well held | Clearly beaten, not close to the winner. |
| home turn | This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line. |
| Headway | The horse was moving up through the field. |