The Fasig-Tipon Midlantic May 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale began today debuting a new format: no timed workouts and restricted crop use. Fasig-Tipton did not publish any timed workouts, and consignors could work their horses at a breeze or a gallop. The weather conditions at last year’s under-tack show forced the final session into a gallop-only format. Consignors and buyers alike spoke optimistically about the new format. “Coming into the sale knowing we’re not expected to push these horses to the max, and us knowing that the buyers aren’t expecting that either, we were able to go out and show the horse’s natural ability,” Carlos Manresa, director of operations at Sequel Bloodstock, said. Session two of the sale kicks off tomorrow at 11am. 📰 Read more on BloodHorse from Sales Editor Olivia Newman. [ #horse #horsesale #fasigtipton #midlanticsale #racehorse equine auction horse sale ottb equine thoroughbred racehorse athlete news trending fyi ]