Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

prominent early, g after 12th, , t, one pace after 12th, held 3 out, went 3rd from 2 out,

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Prominent early	Raced near the lead during the early stages.
Chased leaders	Running directly behind the horses in front of the field.
Pushed along	The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
One pace	The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.

Summary

Raced near the lead during the early stages.
Running directly behind the horses in front of the field.
The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.