| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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). |