Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
raced keenly, close up, lost position before 4 out, out, ridden and held before 2 out
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Close up Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).
Kept on The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Keen The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.
Summary