Race Comment Explainer

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Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Tracked leader	Followed closely behind the leaders.
Switched left	Moved to find a clear run or better ground.
Short of room	Blocked or crowded by other horses, unable to make progress.
home turn	This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
Weakened	The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.

Summary

• Followed closely behind the leaders.
• Moved to find a clear run or better ground.
• Blocked or crowded by other horses, unable to make progress.
• This is the final bend or corner of the track, just before the horses enter the final straight run to the finish line.
• The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.