Race Comment Explainer



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slow away, held up in mid-division, 2f out, went 3rd inside final ,
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Mid-division Running in the middle of the pack.
Kept on The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Held up Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Furlong Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
Headway The horse was moving up through the field.
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