Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
took keen hold, handy, lost position when not fluent 6th, ridden and from 3 out
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
not fluent The horse jumped the tenth fence/hurdle poorly or awkwardly
Weakened The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Handy Running very near the leaders (usually 2nd, 3rd, or 4th).
Keen The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.
Summary