Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

midfield, ridden before 2 out, t on an approaching last, strides and went third final strides

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
ridden before	The jockey started urging the horse aggressively before the second-last obstacle to try and get it back into contention.
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Headway	The horse was moving up through the field.

Summary

The jockey started urging the horse aggressively before the second-last obstacle to try and get it back into contention.
The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
The horse was moving up through the field.