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took keen hold, held up in midfield, pushed along 3 out, no impression from 2 out
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took
keen
hold,
held up
in midfield,
pushed along
3 out, no impression from 2 out
Matched phrases & meanings
Phrase
Meaning
Pushed along
The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Held up
Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Keen
The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.
Summary
The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.