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The stallion Makin has been relocated from Sunny Dell Farm to O'Sullivan Farms near Charles Town, W.Va. He will stand for $1,500. ...There are 406 juveniles cataloged to the Fasig-Tipton Texas sale at Lone Star March 26-27. Under-tack shows will be held March 24 and 25. Catalogs will be available Feb. 27, or may be viewed online at fasigtipton.com. ...Captain Steve leads the year's first NTRA poll. Horse of the Year Tiznow is second, with Albert the Great in third. In the year's first 3-year-old poll, Point Given leads all challengers. Point Given is pointed toward the March 17 San Felipe Stakes (gr. II). Hero's Tribute is second, followed by Dollar Bill. Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. I) winner, Songandaprayer is fourth. For a complete list of both polls refer to www.ntra.com ... The 2000 Oregon Champion Thoroughbreds were honored at the state's annual awards banquet held Feb. 17th. Those receiving awards were: Hurricane Rylie, 2-year-old filly; Tate Man, 2-year-old colt or gelding; Cyamaria 3-year-old filly; Tomtom Tommalice, 3-year-old colt or gelding; Revillew Slew, horse of the year and older filly or mare; Weinhard, older horse or gelding; Boutinierre, Oregon sire of the year; and Sushi Q. , Oregon broodmare of the year. ...The Indiana Horse Racing Commission and the Indiana Thoroughbred Breed Development Advisory Committee have announced its first annual state bred award winners. An awards ceremony was held Feb. 17th at Hoosier Park. Award winners are: Salutee, 2-year-old colt or gelding; RAMONA'S ROSE, 2-year-old filly; SPECIAL EXPRESS, 3-year-old colt or gelding; MARCIANN, horse of the year and 3-year-old filly; VIC'S REBEL, older horse or gelding; LISTEN HONEY, older mare; GUY TROLINGER, owner and breeder of the year; JUNGLE EXPRESS, stallion of the year; and DIVINE CREATION, broodmare of the year. ...The 4th Annual Mystic Krewe of Delta Pony Parade is Saturday, Feb. 24th at 5 p.m. at Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino. The parade route will start in the paddock area and march along the finish line fence. Horseman and track personal comprise the Mardi Gras Krewe of Delta.