Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

took keen hold, disputed lead, led 3rd, ridden before last, pressed final 110yds, well

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
ridden before	The jockey started urging the horse aggressively before the second-last obstacle to try and get it back into contention.
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Keen	The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.

Summary

The jockey started urging the horse aggressively before the second-last obstacle to try and get it back into contention.
The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.