Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

raced keenly, led, strongly pressed throughout final furlong, battled on , all out

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Furlong	Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
gamely	The ultimate descriptor for a horse that wins bravely and resolutely after a tough battle.
Keen	The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.

Summary

Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
The ultimate descriptor for a horse that wins bravely and resolutely after a tough battle.
The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.