Race Comment Explainer

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prominent, ridden before 2 out, soon chased leaders, same pace run-in

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Chased leaders	Running directly behind the horses in front of the field.
ridden before	The jockey started urging the horse aggressively before the second-last obstacle to try and get it back into contention.
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.

Summary

Running directly behind the horses in front of the field.
The jockey started urging the horse aggressively before the second-last obstacle to try and get it back into contention.
The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.