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took keen hold early, held up in touch, pushed along after 3 out, never involved
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Original comment with matches highlighted:
took
keen
hold early,
held up
in touch,
pushed along
after 3 out, never involved
Matched phrases & meanings
Phrase
Meaning
Pushed along
The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Held up
Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
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).
Intentionally raced patiently at the back to save energy.
The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.