| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pushed along | The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip). |
| Quickened | The horse accelerated and increased its speed sharply. |
| readily | The horse won easily, without having to be pushed to its absolute limit, suggesting it had more to give. |
| Ran on | The horse maintained or increased its speed in the final stages. |