Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
took keen hold, held up in re 2, ridden and brief before 2 out, soon weakened
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Weakened The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Held up Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
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