Race Comment Explainer



Original comment with matches highlighted:
very slow away, keen in rear, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, weakened final
Matched phrases & meanings
PhraseMeaning
Weakened The horse lost speed and dropped back through the field.
Furlong Unit of distance; one furlong is 1/8 of a mile (approx. 200 meters).
Headway The horse was moving up through the field.
Rear Running near the back of the field.
Keen The horse was fighting the jockey, wasting energy early.
Summary