in touch, headway 4f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on well
chased leaders, effort 4f out, one pace
always chasing leaders, ridden over 3f out, ran on one pace
behind, effort 5f out, never reached leaders
effort halfway, soon prominent, driven along 4f out, no impression
held up, headway halfway, soon prominent, weakened 3f out