Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

towards rear, closer before 5 out, took 3rd 4 out, pushed along before 2 out,

Matched phrases & meanings

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.

Summary

The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip).
Running near the back of the field.
The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken.
The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.