| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Short of room | Blocked or crowded by other horses, unable to make progress. |
| Towards rear | Running near the back of the field. |
| Ran green | Inexperienced or showed signs of immaturity. |
| 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). |