| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Led over 1f out | The horse took the lead with about one furlong (200m) to go. |
| Weakened | The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field. |
| Furlong | Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters). |
| halfway | The horse was patiently ridden up to the middle point |