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took keen hold, prominent, ridden to dispute lead 2f out, headed entering final furlong, soon faded
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took
keen
hold, prominent, ridden to dispute lead 2f out, headed entering final
furlong
, soon
Matched phrases & meanings
Phrase
Meaning
Furlong
Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
Faded
The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Keen
The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.
Summary
Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.