The HPBA of Ontario, Board of Directors would like to congratulate all of the 2009 winners at Fort Erie Racetrack.

Male Claimer of the Year – Cacouna

Female Claimer of the Year – Here’s to Temperance

Male Sprinter – Spread the News

Female Sprinter – Chocolate for Lunch

Distance Male – Kilmoganny

Distance Female – Lucky Day

Turf Male – Another Ascot

Turf Female – Alkemene

Best Claim of the Year – Vikrant

¼ Mile Champion – Krz’n Flashy

Horse of the Year – Chocolate for Lunch

Leading Trainer – Nick Gonzalez

Outstanding Trainer – Nick Gonzalez

Leading Rider – Rui Pimental

Leading Female Rider – Melanie Pinto

Outstanding Rider of the Year – Eddie Robinson

Assistant Trainer of the Year – Sharon Simms

Groom of the Year – Kendra Wieczorek

There was a tied –

Leading Owner – Ivan Dalos & Michael Annechino & Howard Keen

Leading Apprentice – Melanie Pinto & Mike Mehak