Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

took keen hold, held up in rn, , ridden along rounding home turn, lost touch after 2 out

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
lost touch	The horse was struggling severely and the jockey was losing hope
home turn	This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
Held up	Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Rear	Running near the back of the field.
Keen	The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.

Summary

The horse was struggling severely and the jockey was losing hope
This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
Running near the back of the field.
The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.