Race Comment Explainer



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soon close up, led before f out, , ridden when headed over 2f out, weakened final
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Weakened The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Close up Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).
Furlong Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
halfway The horse was patiently ridden up to the middle point
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