Fasig-Tipton Midlantic May 2YO In Training Catalogue Online
Published: April 15, 2026 at 02:53 PM
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The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sale of 2-Year-Olds In Training has made its catalogue available online, featuring 593 juveniles for the upcoming auction. The sale is scheduled to take place at the Maryland State Fairgounds in Timonium, Maryland, on Monday and Tuesday, May 18 and 19, 2026.
Paget Bennett, Midlantic Director of Sales, noted strong consignor support resulting in what she described as one of the strongest editions to date. A series of three under-tack previews will occur from May 12 through 14, operating under a new format that features untimed workouts and limited use of the crop.
Official times will not be recorded during these breezes, a change designed to help horses transition smoothly from the sales ring to the racetrack. Notable graduates highlighted in the release include Honeybee S. winner Explora, GII Beaumont Stakes winner A Fine Chardonnay, and GII Miss Grillo Stakes winner Ground Support.
Print copies of the catalogue will be available beginning April 20, while digital versions can be viewed via the Equineline sales catalogue app. Subscribers may sign up for daily PDF alerts to stay updated on the inventory before the auction begins.
Key Insights
The primary takeaway is the confirmation of the 2026 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic catalogue with a significant shift toward untimed workouts during under-tack shows.
This format change aims to highlight natural athleticism over timed metrics, potentially altering how buyers evaluate potential future performance.
While last year's experiment yielded graded stakes winners from untimed workouts, the long-term impact on sale prices remains to be seen.
Market participants will need to adjust their evaluation criteria accordingly as the industry adapts to these welfare-focused modifications.