| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Towards rear | Running near the back of the field. |
| plenty to do | The horse is positioned far behind the leaders, has a lot of ground to make up, or is blocked by traffic. |
| Stayed on | Continued to finish but without closing the gap significantly. |
| Outpaced | Could not keep up with faster horses mid-race. |
| Furlong | Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters). |