| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Led over 1f out | The horse took the lead with about one furlong (200m) to go. |
| Pressed leader | Applied pressure to the horse in front. |
| Ridden out | The jockey encouraged the horse to the finish without the whip, often in an easy win. |
| Stayed on | Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly. |
| Furlong | Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters). |