| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pushed along | The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip). |
| Towards rear | Running near the back of the field. |
| One pace | The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken. |
| Kept on | The horse maintained its speed well to the finish. |
| halfway | The horse was patiently ridden up to the middle point |