Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
took keen hold, close up, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, plugged on
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Plugged on Kept going without showing much pace.
One pace The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
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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