Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

took keen hold, made all, pushed along 2f out, well over 1f out

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Pushed along	The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Made all	Led the race from start to finish.
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Keen	The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.

Summary

The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Led the race from start to finish.
The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.