Racing
behind final 8f
always behind
never near to challenge
always prominent, chased leader over 5f out, led over 2f out to 1f out, unable to quicken
held up, led on bit 1f out, shaken up, comfortably
chased leader 4f, ridden over 4f out, lost place over 3f out, ran on one pace final furlong
pulled hard, held up, ridden over 3f out, one pace
led 7f, weakened over 1f out