Choose Joy (USA) Horse
About
Choose Joy is a 8yo dk b/br from United States trained by Steven Dwoskin. He is sired by Munnings out of the dam Elegantly. He has won 12 races so far. On 4 Dec 2023 at Gulfstream, Choose Joy claimed his largest prize, taking the $72,000 Race 10.
Raced At
GulfstreamRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream 28-Dec-25 1006m FIRM R9 Abundantia Stakes (Stakes) (of $100,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 00:55.330, SP: 26.00 chased the pace from the outside and came five wide into the lane and had mild late rally but needed more. 1st Moon Spun ( J Castellano 120 ) 2nd Haulin Ice ( I O Jr 125 ) 0.25L 3rd Love Appeals ( T Gaffalione 125 ) 1.50L 5th Choose Joy ( M A Vasquez 123 ) 1.70L See full results | M A Vasquez 55.8kg 1.70L | 5 (7) |
| Gulfstream 01-Dec-25 1110m SOFT R5 Hcp $850 (of $100,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:01.780, SP: 17.00 chased the pace on the inside and was two wide off the turn and weakened. 1st Great Venezuela ( E Jaramillo 123 ) 2nd Le Amazonia ( S Camacho 115 ) 2.50L 3rd Sporting Lady ( S Marin 115 ) 0.30L 7th Choose Joy ( M Vasquez 120 ) 7.00L See full results | M Vasquez 54.4kg 7.00L | 7 (7) |
| Gulfstream 04-Oct-25 1010m R9 Race 9 $36,540 (of $58,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:55.930, SP: 8.00 1st Choose Joy ( M Vasquez 121 ) 2nd Etrurian ( E Zayas 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Hot Cargo ( L Reyes 121 ) 0.75L See full results | M Vasquez 54.9kg | 1 (7) |
| Gulfstream 27-Jul-24 1010m FIRM R8 Race 8 $6,200 (of $62,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:57.170 had her head turned at the start, chased in the three path, was driven in the two path around the turn, angled out to the seven path at the top of the lane, and kept on for show, pulled up jogging back and was precautionarily transported off the track in an equine ambulance. 1st Talkin Tipsy ( E Perez 125 ) 2nd Oh Darlin ( E Zayas 123 ) 0.75L 3rd Choose Joy ( M Vasquez 125 ) 3.50L See full results | M Vasquez 56.7kg 3.50L | 3 (7) |
| Gulfstream 24-Jun-24 1110m R10 Race 10 $12,400 (of $62,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:03.350 had her head turned and got pinched at the start, chased in the four path, was ridden in the three path around the turn, swung out to the six path entering the stretch, hung on her left lead, and ran on for place. 1st Oh Darlin ( E Zayas 120 ) 2nd Choose Joy ( M Vasquez 122 ) 0.25L 3rd Poiema ( E Perez 122 ) 0.50L See full results | M Vasquez 55.3kg 0.25L | 2 (7) |
| Gulfstream 29-Apr-24 1010m R9 Hcp $570 (of $75,001) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:54.430 had her head turned at the start, bumped entering the turn, saved ground and never threatened. 1st Beauty Of The Sea ( P Lopez 118 ) 2nd Sol Hope ( C Landeros 119 ) 2.00L 3rd Wide West ( V Cheminaud 118 ) 1.00L 7th Choose Joy ( M Vasquez 122 ) 7.75L See full results | M Vasquez 55.3kg 7.75L | 7 (8) |
| Gulfstream 12-Feb-24 1010m GOOD R9 Ladies' Turf Sprint Stakes (Stakes) $20,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:54.560 bumped with an inner foe at the start, raced off the pace in the three path, was ridden into the turn, angled out to the seven path at the top of the lane, and ran on while on her left lead for place. 1st Stone Silent ( J Alvarado 120 ) 2nd Choose Joy ( M Vasquez 120 ) 2.25L 3rd Fulminate ( P Lopez 118 ) 1.00L See full results | M Vasquez 54.4kg 2.25L | 2 (8) |
| Gulfstream 01-Jan-24 1010m GOOD R8 Abundantia Stakes (Stakes) $20,000 (of $100,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:55.210 trailed inside, angled three wide in upper stretch, continued on the left lead in the lane and rallied between foes to gain the place. 1st Stone Silent ( J Alvarado 118 ) 2nd Choose Joy ( M Vasquez 123 ) 1.75L 3rd Twilight Gleaming ( I O Jr 125 ) 0.15L See full results | M Vasquez 55.8kg 1.75L | 2 (7) |
| Gulfstream 04-Dec-23 1010m FIRM R10 Race 10 $45,360 (of $72,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 00:56.140 chased in the four path, swung out to the six path under a drive turning into the lane, stayed on while drifting in on her left lead, and drew past the outer pacesetter in the closing stages. 1st Choose Joy ( M Vasquez 122 ) 2nd Run For The Hills ( E Zayas 120 ) 0.50L 3rd Play The Music ( E Jaramillo 118 ) 2.50L See full results | M Vasquez 55.3kg | 1 (10) |
| Gulfstream 20-Nov-23 1110m FIRM R9 Race 9 $5,200 (of $52,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:04.020 was bumped between foes at the start, saved ground off the pace, bid inside of foes in upper stretch, continued on the left lead in the lane and was outfinished. 1st Glitter Up ( P Lopez 120 ) 2nd Qualy ( S Spanabel 120 ) 0.50L 3rd Choose Joy ( M Vasquez 122 ) 1.75L See full results | M Vasquez 55.3kg 1.75L | 3 (8) |
| Gulfstream 01-Oct-23 1110m FIRM R8 Race 8 $12,000 (of $60,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:03.350 had her head turned, hit the inner side of the gate, then an inner foe at the start, trailed in the four path, was coaxed early into the turn, fanned out to the seven path into the lane, and ran on while staying on her left lead for place. 1st Baby Steps ( S Camacho 119 ) 2nd Choose Joy ( M Vasquez 123 ) 1.75L 3rd Sol Hope ( L Reyes 116 ) 0.30L See full results | M Vasquez 55.8kg 1.75L | 2 (7) |
| Gulfstream 18-Jun-23 1110m FIRM R10 Hcp $600 (of $60,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:03.510 vied for the lead between foes in the two path early but faded from the three path down the lane. 1st Talkin Tipsy ( E Perez 118 ) 2nd Moor Strength ( L Reyes 115 ) 2.25L 3rd Sassy Beast ( A Morales 121 ) 0.50L 6th Choose Joy ( M Vasquez 125 ) 8.00L See full results | M Vasquez 56.7kg 8.00L | 6 (7) |
| Gulfstream 21-May-23 1010m R9 Hcp $37,800 (of $60,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 00:56.790 broke a bit awkwardly, raced off the pace outside, advanced four wide around the turn, continued on the left lead in the lane, closed determinedly and was up in the final strides. 1st Choose Joy ( M A Vasquez 123 ) 2nd Fulminate ( J E Morelos 118 ) 0.50L 3rd Talkin Tipsy ( E Perez 118 ) 2.00L See full results | M A Vasquez 55.8kg | 1 (12) |
| Gulfstream 23-Apr-23 1010m GOOD R8 Hcp $12,000 (of $60,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 00:56.060 stalked in the five path, ranged up in the four path around the turn, was in the three path at the top of the stretch, and ran on for place. 1st Get The Candy ( E Jaramillo 117 ) 2nd Choose Joy ( M A Vasquez 123 ) 1.50L 3rd Fulminate ( J E Morelos 116 ) 2.00L See full results | M A Vasquez 55.8kg 1.50L | 2 (9) |
| Gulfstream 01-Apr-23 1210m R7 Race 7 (of $87,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:09.180 chased the top two finishers in the four path and came up empty in the lane. 1st Spirit Wind ( L Reyes 120 ) 2nd Bluefield ( E J Zayas 122 ) 0.10L 3rd You Look Cold ( J Rosario 120 ) 2.10L 5th Choose Joy ( M A Vasquez 122 ) 14.60L See full results | M A Vasquez 55.3kg 14.60L | 5 (5) |
| Gulfstream 03-Mar-23 1010m R7 Race 7 $17,400 (of $87,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:55.810 stalked the pace in the four path, continued on the left lead in the lane, bid between foes in deep stretch but could not quite get past the winner. 1st Love And Money ( T Gaffalione 120 ) 2nd Choose Joy ( M A Vasquez 122 ) 0.25L 3rd Lionessofbrittany ( E J Zayas 120 ) 0.50L See full results | M A Vasquez 55.3kg 0.25L | 2 (9) |
| Gulfstream 03-Oct-21 1110m R8 Race 8 $37,800 (of $60,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:05.850 1st Choose Joy ( M A Vasquez 126 ) 2nd Naughty Shirley ( E Jaramillo 117 ) 2.50L 3rd Awsum Roar ( E J Zayas 116 ) 2.75L See full results | M A Vasquez 57.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Gulfstream 02-Oct-21 1110m FIRM Hcp (of $526), Winning Time: 01:05.850, SP: 1.70 Slow brk,3-4wd,van off 1st Choose Joy ( M Vasquez 126 ) 2nd Naughty Shirley ( E Jaramillo 117 ) 2.50L 3rd Awsum Roar ( E Zayas 116 ) 0.30L | M Vasquez 57.2kg | 1 (7) |
| Gulfstream 30-Aug-21 1010m R10 Race 10 $37,800 (of $60,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:55.650 1st Choose Joy ( M A Vasquez 125 ) 2nd Bernie's Mistress ( S Camacho 116 ) 1.00L 3rd Cat's Astray ( L Panici 117 ) 1.25L See full results | M A Vasquez 56.7kg | 1 (6) |
| Gulfstream 29-Aug-21 1010m GOOD Hcp (of $31,533), Winning Time: 00:55.650, SP: 1.40 3wd,determined,clear 1st Choose Joy ( M Vasquez 125 ) 2nd Bernie's Mistress ( S Camacho 116 ) 1.00L 3rd Cat's Astray ( L Panici 117 ) 0.30L | M Vasquez 56.7kg | 1 (6) |
| Gulfstream 01-Aug-21 1010m R13 Race 13 $37,800 (of $60,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:56.190 1st Choose Joy ( M A Vasquez 124 ) 2nd Lagertha ( H I Berrios 123 ) 2.00L 3rd Cat's Astray ( L Panici 116 ) 0.50L See full results | M A Vasquez 56.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Gulfstream 31-Jul-21 1010m GOOD Hcp (of $11,036), Winning Time: 00:56.190, SP: 3.25 3wd bid, long drive 1st Choose Joy ( M Vasquez 124 ) 2nd Cat's Astray ( L Panici 116 ) 0.50L 3rd Lagertha ( H Berrios 123 ) 1.50L | M Vasquez 56.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Gulfstream 31-May-21 1010m R9 Race 9 $12,000 (of $60,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:55.750 1st Lagertha ( H I Berrios 122 ) 2nd Choose Joy ( M A Vasquez 124 ) 0.25L 3rd Cat's Astray ( L Panici 116 ) 2.00L See full results | M A Vasquez 56.2kg 0.25L | 2 (7) |
| Gulfstream 30-May-21 1010m GOOD Hcp (of $31,533), Winning Time: 00:55.750, SP: 1.90 Swung 4wd, just missed 1st Lagertha ( H Berrios 122 ) 2nd Choose Joy ( M Vasquez 124 ) 0.30L 3rd Cat's Astray ( L Panici 116 ) 1.75L | M Vasquez 56.2kg 0.30L | 2 (7) |
| Gulfstream 03-May-21 1010m R3 Golden Beach Handicap (Stakes) $37,800 (of $60,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:55.340 trailed in the two path, steadied into the turn, swung four wide near the quarter pole, continued on the left lead through the lane, closed outside while appearing to try to lug in through the stretch and was up and clear late while ridden out. 1st Choose Joy ( M A Vasquez 120 ) 2nd Lagertha ( H I Berrios 120 ) 1.25L 3rd Miss Auramet ( P Lopez 124 ) 1.30L See full results | M A Vasquez 54.4kg | 1 (6) |
| Gulfstream 02-May-21 1010m GOOD (of $11,562), SP: 6.00 1st Choose Joy ( M Vasquez 120 ) 2nd Lagertha ( H Berrios 120 ) 1.25L 3rd Miss Auramet ( P Lopez 124 ) 0.15L | M Vasquez 54.4kg | 1 |
| Gulfstream 07-Mar-21 1010m R10 Captiva Island Stakes (Stakes) $5,250 (of $75,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:58.930 settled off the pace while racing two wide, continued on the left lead in the lane and lacked the needed rally. 1st A Bit Of Both ( J L Ortiz 120 ) 2nd Miss Auramet ( P Lopez 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Tracy Ann's Legacy ( E J Zayas 118 ) 1.50L 4th Choose Joy ( M A Vasquez 118 ) 2.25L See full results | M A Vasquez 53.5kg 2.25L | 4 (7) |
| Gulfstream 06-Mar-21 1010m FIRM (of $39,915), SP: 7.00 1st A Bit Of Both ( J Ortiz 120 ) 2nd Miss Auramet ( P Lopez 122 ) 0.50L 3rd Tracy Ann's Legacy ( E Zayas 118 ) 1.00L 4th Choose Joy ( M Vasquez 118 , Cd 0 ) 2.25L | M Vasquez 53.5kg, Cd 0 2.25L | 4 |
| Gulfstream 11-Feb-21 1010m R8 Race 8 $30,240 (of $48,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:55.780 1st Choose Joy ( M A Vasquez 120 ) 2nd Still Alive ( I O Jr 122 ) 0.25L 3rd Dixieincandyland ( J L Ortiz 120 ) 1.25L See full results | M A Vasquez 54.4kg | 1 (7) |
| Gulfstream 11-Jan-21 1010m R9 Race 9 $9,600 (of $48,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:56.440 stalked along the inside, shifted outside of the leader turning for home, rallied with a late surge approaching the wire, but missed. 1st Queen Of Shades ( P Lopez 120 ) 2nd Choose Joy ( M A Vasquez 120 ) 0.05L 3rd Roman D'oro ( I O Jr 120 ) 1.55L See full results | M A Vasquez 54.4kg 0.05L | 2 (7) |
| Gulfstream 25-Dec-20 1610m R4 Race 4 (of $48,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:36.010 1st Thissmytime ( E J Zayas 119 ) 2nd Movie Moxy ( T Gaffalione 121 ) 1.50L 3rd Maedean ( J Alvarado 119 ) 8.50L 6th Choose Joy ( M A Vasquez 119 ) 20.75L See full results | M A Vasquez 54kg 20.75L | 6 (6) |
| Gulfstream 13-Sep-20 1310m R6 Race 6 (of $47,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:17.030 tired inside through the lane on her left lead. 1st Cory Gal ( E J Zayas 124 ) 2nd Doll Collection ( E Jaramillo 124 ) 8.50L 3rd Sonar ( C A Torres 120 ) 8.75L 6th Choose Joy ( M A Vasquez 118 ) 13.75L See full results | M A Vasquez 53.5kg 13.75L | 6 (6) |
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