| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| never on terms | A clear statement that the horse was never competitive in the race. |
| Pushed along | The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip). |
| Mid-division | Running in the middle of the pack. |
| Furlong | Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters). |
| Ran on | The horse maintained or increased its speed in the final stages. |
| Rear | Running near the back of the field. |