Tom Segal thinks step up in trip can help stayer break his all-weather duck

Credit: Edward Whitaker

8.20 Kempton
1pt win at 8-1

Flat To The Max has been running well over shorter trips and looks ready to strike now upped in distance to 2m in the Try Our New Super Boosts At Unibet Handicap at Kempton (8.20).

At Wolverhampton last time, Flat To The Max got trapped on the rail and never really seemed to hit top gear until it was too late. That was in a similar race to this one and with a bit more luck over an extra couple of furlongs, he looks well-handicapped to strike.

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Published on 13 January 2021inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:40, 13 January 2021

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