Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
took keen hold, in touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon went clear, easily
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Led over 1f out The horse took the lead with about one furlong (200m) to go.
Headway The horse was moving up through the field.
Keen The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.
Summary