Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

midfield, took closer order when ridden before 3 out, soon and

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.
Weakened	The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
No extra	Did not improve or accelerate when asked.

Summary

The jockey started urging the horse aggressively before the second-last obstacle to try and get it back into contention.
The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Did not improve or accelerate when asked.