Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
took keen hold in touch, asked for effort 2f out, headway into third final furlong, plugged on
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Plugged on Kept going without showing much pace.
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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