Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
took keen hold, towards rear, bit short of room 2f out, some inside final
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Short of room Blocked or crowded by other horses, unable to make progress.
Towards rear Running near the back of the field.
Furlong Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
Headway The horse was moving up through the field.
Keen The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.
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