Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
took keen hold, held up in out, kept on on outer from over 2f out, kept on inside final
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Kept on The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Held up Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Furlong Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
Headway The horse was moving up through the field.
Rear Running near the back of the field.
Keen The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.
Summary