Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, final , never on terms with leaders
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
never on terms A clear statement that the horse was never competitive in the race.
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.
Kept on The horse maintained its speed well to the finish.
Furlong Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
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