Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

took keen hold, midfield, pushed along over 2f out, furlon same pace inside final

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Pushed along	The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Kept on	The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Furlong	Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
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).
The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.