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Flight Of Fancy and Teak headline impressive morning track work at Bengaluru

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Nov 9, 2026, 17:31 IST

A group of thoroughbreds including Flight Of Fancy, Teak, and Lorenzo produced eye-catching performances during Monday morning's training session at the Bengaluru racecourse ahead of upcoming fixtures.

Flight Of Fancy and Teak headline impressive morning track work at Bengaluru

A selection of thoroughbreds delivered promising performances during Monday morning's training session at the Bengaluru racecourse. As preparations continue for upcoming racing fixtures, several horses caught the eye of observers with sharp work across various distances on the track.

Among the standout performers were Flight Of Fancy, Teak, Signs Of Change, Tipped Off, and Lorenzo, all of whom demonstrated strong form during their respective gallops. The session provided trainers and connections with a valuable look at their charges' current conditioning as they navigate the latest phase of their training programs.

Key performances on the outer sand track

The 1200m distance saw some of the most significant work of the morning. Teak, partnered with Ritesh G, produced a notable display, clocking 1:27 for the full distance and covering the final 600m in 41.5 seconds. Similarly, Lorenzo, under the guidance of Srinath, moved impressively to record a time of 1:30.5, finishing the final 600m in 43 seconds. Tipped Off also showed fluent movement, completing the 1200m in 1:30.5 with a final 600m split of 42.5 seconds.

Other horses to impress over the 1200m trip included Sindoor and Blue Picasso, both of whom clocked 1:29 for the distance. Star Honour and Mericle Beauty also maintained a solid rhythm, both finishing their work in good shape. Meanwhile, Flight Of Fancy excelled over 1000m, responding well to urgings to stop the clock at 1:11, with a final 600m sectional of 40 seconds.

Additional training updates

The 1000m gallops featured several other horses in fine trim. Kabali and Gifted Falcon both showed good form, clocking 1:15 and 1:14 respectively. Star Of India also pleased observers with a 1:14.5 effort. On the shorter 600m track, Signs Of Change and Teffilah worked together to produce an impressive display, while Character strode out well to record a time of 39.5 seconds.

The session concluded with a variety of horses moving freely or easing up, including Moon Star, who covered 1400m in 1:41 before being eased down. These morning exercises serve as a critical indicator of fitness for the horses involved as they build toward their next competitive appearances.