Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
took keen hold, prominent, ridden and headway entering final furlong, soon
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Furlong Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
Headway The horse was moving up through the field.
Faded The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Keen The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.
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