Race Comment Explainer

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Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Tracked leader	Followed closely behind the leaders.
Ridden out	The jockey encouraged the horse to the finish without the whip, often in an easy win.
gamely	The ultimate descriptor for a horse that wins bravely and resolutely after a tough battle.

Summary

• Followed closely behind the leaders.
• The jockey encouraged the horse to the finish without the whip, often in an easy win.
• The ultimate descriptor for a horse that wins bravely and resolutely after a tough battle.