always prominent, headway on bit to lead over 2f out, shaken up, soon clear
tracked leaders, effort 4f out, stayed on under pressure, no chance with winner
held up, effort over 5f out, stayed on, never able to challenge
tracked leaders, outpaced 5f out, stayed on towards finish
chased leader, disputed lead 5f out, led 4f out until over 2f out, weakened