Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

steadied start, towards rear, switched right final bend, final 100 yards,

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Switched right	Moved to find a clear run or better ground.
Towards rear	Running near the back of the field.
Never nearer	The horse's closest point to the leader was the position it finished in (ran on late).
Ran on	The horse maintained or increased its speed in the final stages.

Summary

Moved to find a clear run or better ground.
Running near the back of the field.
The horse's closest point to the leader was the position it finished in (ran on late).
The horse maintained or increased its speed in the final stages.