Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
took keen hold, close up, led after 1f, headed after 2f, ridden over 1f out, soon
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Close up Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).
No extra Did not improve or accelerate when asked.
Keen The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.
Summary