Race Comment Explainer
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midfield, pushed along and dropped to rear before 3 out, soon tailed off
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Original comment with matches highlighted:
midfield,
pushed along
and dropped to
off
before 3 out, soon
Matched phrases & meanings
Phrase
Meaning
Pushed along
The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
tailed off
A definitive statement that the horse was finished and effectively out of the race
Rear
Running near the back of the field.
Summary
The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
A definitive statement that the horse was finished and effectively out of the race
Running near the back of the field.