| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Led over 1f out | The horse took the lead with about one furlong (200m) to go. |
| Furlong | Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters). |
| held on | The horse managed to maintain its lead and win the race by a narrow margin. |
| Handy | Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th). |
| Keen | The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early. |