| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Tracked leader | Followed closely behind the leaders. |
| Pushed along | The jockey started to urge the horse (hand-riding, not necessarily using the whip). |
| Plugged on | Kept going without showing much pace. |
| Furlong | Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters). |