From HarnessLink (Tim Bojarski, 29 September 2026)
Plainville, MA — Plainridge Park was host to the $3.2 million (est.) Massachusetts Breeder Stakes on Monday (Sept. 28) as the first leg of harness racing competition for 2-year-old state-breds of both gaits and sexes lined up for a total of $381,600 in purses. The first $42,000 leg was won by Stayoutofmylane (Stay Hungry-Gold Orchid N), who prevailed after a hard fought finish.
Siri (Matty Athearn) took a quick lead off the gate before Stayoutofmylane (Brett Beckwith) moved from third to take the lead at the :28.1 quarter. Positions remained unchanged to the half, where Maggi Lynn tipped out from third and pushed for the front. As they passed three-quarters in 1:25.4, Stayoutofmylane and Maggie Lynn were matching strides and continued too around the turn. Then as they turned for home, Siri tipped three-high into the middle of the track and drew alongside Stayoutofmylane. The two battled to the line where Stayoutofmylane hung on by a neck and won in 1:55, which was a lifetime mark. Stayoutofmylane is owned and bred by George Ducharme Stable, Jim Winslow and Dr. Mean Moschgat, and trained by George Ducharme.
The third leg went for $42,400 and was won by Lindy Believer (Captaintreacherous-Believe Its Lindy), who was an easy, runaway winner. Sweetness Lindy (Brett Beckwith) took the early lead and held it to the quarter before Lindy Believer (Yannick Gingras) pulled from third and bolted to the front. Lindy Believer passed the half and then had to deal with Lula (Kevin Switzer Jr.), who came first-over and paced alongside her to three-quarters. As the field moved through the turn, Lula tired and Lindy Believer started pulling away. At the top of the stretch, Lindy Believer was long gone and crossed the line first by 8-½ lengths in 1:53.1, home in a sparkling :26.4. Lindy Believer ($2.20) is owned by Engblom Farm, R A W Equine, Evans Nation and Hickory Hollow Stable and trained by Petter Engblom. Lindy Farms of Connecticut bred the winner.
