Lexington, KY (September 16, 2008) – Fillies by Indian Charlie and Empire Maker topped Tuesday’s session of Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale.

John Brocklebank, as agent, went to $250,000 to purchase a filly by Indian Charlie out of the stakes-winning Dehere mare Her She Kisses. Consigned by Mill Ridge Sales, agent, the filly is from the family of graded stakes winners Crafty Shaw, Shawklit Mint, and Mr. Shawklit.

A filly by Empire Maker out of Grade 3 Violet Handicap winner Changing World, by Spinning World, brought a final bid of $230,000 from Ken and Sarah Ramsey. The filly was consigned by The Acorn LLC, agent for White Oaks (Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Rogers Jr.).

Gross receipts for Tuesday totaled $14,116,400, down 11.6 percent from the $15,969,400 posted last year. The session average of $52,283 was down 6.4 percent from $55,837 recorded in 2007, while the median of $40,000 remained the same.

Cumulative gross sales for the eight days totaled $295,453,300, down 13.1 percent from $340,060,600 in 2007. Average was down 12.4 percent from $171,488 to $150,205, while the median price of $95,000 was down 5 percent from last year’s $100,000.

Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale continues through Tuesday, September 23. Sessions begin at 10 a.m. daily.