Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

pressed leader, g final furl to lead entering final , ridden inside final ,

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Pressed leader	Applied pressure to the horse in front.
Pushed along	The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Furlong	Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
Ran on	The horse maintained or increased its speed in the final stages.

Summary

Applied pressure to the horse in front.
The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
The horse maintained or increased its speed in the final stages.