Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, pressed towards finish,

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
ridden to lead over	The jockey started urging the horse, and the horse responded with a surge to take the lead
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
gamely	The ultimate descriptor for a horse that wins bravely and resolutely after a tough battle.

Summary

The jockey started urging the horse, and the horse responded with a surge to take the lead
The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
The ultimate descriptor for a horse that wins bravely and resolutely after a tough battle.