The third annual Matinee Tracks Awards Banquet took place at the Red Shores Charlottetown dining room on Thursday, February 18

. Special guests Minister of Agriculture and Deputy Premier George Webster and Minister of Finance Wes Sheridan presented the awards to the participants of the 2009 Matinee Tracks Challenge Series.

The 2009 winners are listed below.

Owner of the Year
Leo Bernard, owner of top points horse Little York Ed

Sportsman of the Year
Presented to one of the many people whose volunteer hours keep the matinee tracks running smoothly, Phillip DesRoches of O’Leary.

Matinee Champions - Challenge Series Final winners
A Division: Butterscotch Belle, award accepted by driver Brandon Darrach.
B Division: Heather and Melvin Gamester accept for Hawaiian Ice Man.
C Division: Byron Gamester owns winner Sherwood Dexter.

Amateur Driver of the Year
Albon Doucette

Matinee Tracks Future Stars Award
Brett Ross

Rookie of the Year
Kerry Shea and Ryan DesRoches (tie)

Driver of the Year, Under 21 Division
Devon Wallace

Future Stars Awards
Stephen Kilbride, Jeff Wallace, Dana Sweet

(Matinee Racetrack Development Project)