Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
took keen hold, close up, shaken up 2f out, ridden and pace over 1f out, same pace
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Close up Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).
Outpaced Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race.
Kept on The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Keen The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.
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