The Breeders Sales Co. of Louisiana extended its annual fall yearling sale to two days in 2009 on Thursday because of increased entries.

“The Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana is in existence to provide the breeders of Louisiana a viable and professionally operated venue to sell the horses they breed,” said Tom Early, chief executive officer for the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association and sales coordinator for The Breeders Sales Company of Louisiana. “After numerous discussions we determined that limiting the number of yearlings sold would be detrimental to our cause.”

The sale will be held on September 28-29 at the Ike Hamilton Center in West Monroe.

In 2008 the sales company reported a 62% increase in overall revenue and a 46% average price increase compared with the 2007 sale.

“We believe that the success of last year’s sale and our breeders’ incentive program are contributing to the large number of yearlings being entered in our sale,” said Early.