Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

prominent, lost second approaching 2 out, switched right before last, ace

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
switched right before last	The jockey quickly steered the horse to the right to find clear running room just before the final jump.
Plugged on	Kept going without showing much pace.
One pace	The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.

Summary

The jockey quickly steered the horse to the right to find clear running room just before the final jump.
Kept going without showing much pace.
The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.