| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pushed along home turn | The jockey started urging the horse for an effort as they entered the final straight. |
| Mid-division | Running in the middle of the pack. |
| Plugged on | Kept going without showing much pace. |
| lost touch | The horse was struggling severely and the jockey was losing hope |
| Rear | Running near the back of the field. |