R Morning Brew 3rd in $115,000 Any Limit Stakes at Gulfstream

R Morning Brew appeared to be in a little over her head in the $115,000 Any Limit Stakes at Gulfstream Park, and the fans agreed. The 3-year-old filly by Curlin’s Honor went off as the 12-1 fifth choice in the field of six going six furlongs.

But rider Edgard Zayas didn’t elect to contest the hot pace, and R Morning Brew was sixth and last after half a mile. She had already more than paid back the $30,000 owner Richard Averill paid for her at the last OBS April Sale, via victories in the Desert Vixen and Susan’s Girl, and fourth in the rich My Dear Girl. This time, although she was no match for the first two finishers, Zayas was able to bring her from behind to finish third, good for a check of $11,900. She’s now 2-0-2 in six tries with earnings of $140,900.