Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
took keen hold, close up, disputed lead 3rd, headed before 3 out, ridden and weakened 2 out
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).
Keen The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.
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