Racing
never nearer
led over 9f, weakened over 1f out
always behind
always prominent, every chance 1f, unable to quicken
prominent 7f
steady headway over 3f out, led 1f out, ran on well
held up, led over 2f out to over 1f out, soon weakened
always prominent, led over 1f out, soon headed, one pace
behind final 4f
chased leader 9f
headway over 1f out, never nearer