Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

took keen hold, led, headed home turn, ridden 2 out, last

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
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.
Weakened	The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Keen	The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.

Summary

This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.