Race Comment Explainer

Original comment with matches highlighted:

tracked leaders, took second before 2 out, held by winne last and by winner

Matched phrases & meanings

Phrase	Meaning
Tracked leader	Followed closely behind the leaders.
ridden before	The jockey started urging the horse aggressively before the second-last obstacle to try and get it back into contention.
Well held	Clearly beaten, not close to the winner.

Summary

Followed closely behind the leaders.
The jockey started urging the horse aggressively before the second-last obstacle to try and get it back into contention.
Clearly beaten, not close to the winner.