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Meaning behind of "X leads from Y"

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I think "leads from" is to make it clear that A is directly in front of B.

Just A leads B could mean A is anywhere in front of B, eg. A leads the championship.

It's a common phrase in horse racing commentary. "A from B with C following". It gets the order clearly in a very short time (horse races are over quickly)