| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pushed along home turn | The jockey started urging the horse for an effort as they entered the final straight. |
| Towards rear | Running near the back of the field. |
| Stayed on | Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly. |
| One pace | The horse maintained its speed but could not accelerate or quicken. |
| Headway | The horse was moving up through the field. |