Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
slowly away, in rear, modest headway inside final furlong, never on terms
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
never on terms A clear statement that the horse was never competitive in the race.
Furlong Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
Headway The horse was moving up through the field.
Rear Running near the back of the field.
Summary