Golden Merger (USA) Horse

Country

United States

Foal Date

17-Feb-17

Colour

dark bay or brown

Sire

Quinton's Gold

Dam

Merger Talk

Prize Money

136168

Trainer

Sherry Armstrong

Owners

Bob Matney

About

Golden Merger is a 8yo dk b/br from the United States trained by Sherry Armstrong. Its sire is the stallion Quinton's Gold and its dam is Merger Talk. The horse has recorded six wins in its career. On 19 Dec 2024 at Zia Park, Golden Merger achieved its most important victory, taking the $32,999.00 purse in Race 8.

Raced At

Sunray Park • Sunland Park • Zia Park • Turf Paradise

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Sunray Park 11-May-25 1310m R5 Race 5 $2,740 (of $13,730) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:19.930 allowed to settle early, was roused five to six wide into upper stretch, finished well in the late stages and was a clear second best. 1st Storm Bayou ( E P Gomez 123 ) 2nd Golden Merger ( I J Rosendo 123 ) 1.75L 3rd Deck Humor ( F Amparan 123 ) 3.50L See full results	I J Rosendo 55.8kg 1.75L	2 (9)
Sunray Park 21-Apr-25 1310m R11 Race 11 $2,740 (of $13,730) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:20.020 in deep stretch for a gritty win. 1st Indy's Song ( F Amparan 123 ) 2nd Golden Merger ( I J Rosendo 123 ) 0.25L 3rd Wheredoesthecashgo ( L A Valenzuela 123 ) 2.25L See full results	I J Rosendo 55.8kg 0.25L	2 (7)
Sunland Park 07-Apr-25 1310m FIRM R3 Race 3 $1,015 (of $14,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:16.590, SP: 11.00 lacked early speed, trailed while two to three wide nearing the quarter marker then passed tiring rivals in the stretch. 1st Indy's Song ( A Medellin 124 ) 2nd B A Champion ( A J J Jr 124 ) 0.05L 3rd Real Penny ( J M Vazquez 124 ) 1.30L 4th Golden Merger ( I J Rosendo 124 ) 7.30L See full results	I J Rosendo 56.2kg 7.30L	4 (7)
Sunland Park 21-Mar-25 1310m FIRM R6 Race 6 (of $16,100) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:15.360, SP: 15.00 a step slow to begin, was void of early speed and trailed to the turn, lacked a response in the stretch and did not factor late. 1st Storm Bayou ( A Medellin 124 ) 2nd American Solo ( M A Perez 124 ) 2.25L 3rd Indy's Song ( F Amparan 124 ) 4.25L 7th Golden Merger ( I J Rosendo 124 ) 13.50L See full results	I J Rosendo 56.2kg 13.50L	7 (8)
Sunland Park 17-Feb-25 1310m FIRM R2 Race 2 $1,480 (of $14,800) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:17.140, SP: 26.00 was unhurried early, advanced five wide, was gaining late and needed more ground. 1st Clue ( A Arboleda 124 ) 2nd Arch City ( A Medellin 124 ) 1.25L 3rd Golden Merger ( A J J Jr 124 ) 4.50L See full results	A J J Jr 56.2kg 4.50L	3 (12)
Sunland Park 11-Jan-25 1310m R7 Race 7 (of $14,800) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:18.660, SP: 3.50 trailed well behind the field racing up the backstretch, saved ground around the turn and was never a factor. 1st Trust Mando ( A Arboleda 124 ) 2nd Cerveza ( M A Perez 124 ) 0.50L 3rd Indy's Song ( F Amparan 124 ) 1.25L 9th Golden Merger ( I J Rosendo 124 ) 26.75L See full results	I J Rosendo 56.2kg 26.75L	9 (9)
Zia Park 19-Dec-24 1610m FIRM R8 Race 8 $20,790 (of $32,999) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:38.180, SP: 6.00 saved ground around the first turn, stalked the leader on the inside up the backstretch, came around the far bend in the two path and dueled to the wire to edge clear late. 1st Golden Merger ( I J Rosendo 123 ) 2nd B A Champion ( A J J Jr 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Coming Abstraction ( A Arboleda 123 ) 2.50L See full results	I J Rosendo 55.8kg	1 (9)
Zia Park 20-Nov-24 1670m GOOD R6 Race 6 $2,310 (of $32,999) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:45.540, SP: 21.00 saved ground around the first turn, led the way on the inside up the backstretch, continued to save ground around the far turn and gave way in the final furlong. 1st Luck In My Eyes ( E P Gomez 123 ) 2nd Indy's Song ( F Amparan 123 ) 4.00L 3rd Dom Wayne ( A Medellin 123 ) 7.00L 4th Golden Merger ( I J Rosendo 123 ) 7.25L See full results	I J Rosendo 55.8kg 7.25L	4 (9)
Albuquerque 20-Oct-24 1410m FIRM (of $9,780), Winning Time: 01:23.320, SP: 17/2 Failed to menace 1st Luck In My Eyes ( J Vazquez 124 ) 2nd Indy's Song ( F Amparan 124 ) 5.75L 3rd Deck Humor ( R Guerra 124 ) 0.30L 6th Golden Merger ( I Rosendo 124 , Cd 0 ) 11.50L	I Rosendo 56.2kg, Cd 0 11.50L	6 (7)
Albuquerque 06-Oct-24 1410m FIRM (of $9,780), Winning Time: 01:23.210, SP: 13/5 Failed to respond, 1st Offensive ( T Hebert 124 ) 2nd Luck In My Eyes ( J Vazquez 124 ) 0.20L 3rd Indy's Song ( F Amparan 124 ) 0.50L 5th Golden Merger ( I Rosendo 124 , Cd 0 ) 5.25L	I Rosendo 56.2kg, Cd 0 5.25L	5 (6)
Albuquerque 11-Sep-24 1410m FIRM (of $9,780), Winning Time: 01:23.430, SP: 11/2 Not enough, held place 1st Indy's Song ( F Amparan 119 ) 2nd Golden Merger ( I Rosendo 121 ) 1.75L 3rd Juval ( A Arboleda 119 ) 0.50L	I Rosendo 54.9kg 1.75L	2 (7)
Ruidoso Downs 27-Jul-24 1510m R9 Race 9 $2,090 (of $20,980) Barrier 6 1st Effort N Results ( C Ramos 123 ) 2nd B A Champion ( E P Gomez 123 ) 3rd Golden Merger ( I J Rosendo 123 )	I J Rosendo 55.8kg	3 (4)
Albuquerque 26-Jul-24 1410m FIRM (of $12,798), Winning Time: 01:23.560, SP: 6/5 Within range, empty 1st Effort N Results ( C Ramos 123 ) 2nd B A Champion ( E Gomez 123 ) 2.00L 3rd Golden Merger ( I Rosendo 123 ) 5.75L	I Rosendo 55.8kg 5.75L	3 (4)
Sunray Park 05-May-24 1310m R4 Race 4 $9,639 (of $15,330) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:19.780 got off slow from the gate, saving ground, and making a steady gain along the inside to get up for a driving finish in the late stretch. 1st Golden Merger ( I J Rosendo 123 ) 2nd Color Me Gone ( J L Torres 123 ) 0.25L 3rd Rig Rider ( C Ramos 123 ) 7.00L See full results	I J Rosendo 55.8kg	1 (6)
Sunray Park 15-Apr-24 1310m R8 Race 8 $9,450 (of $15,030) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:18.880 chased the early pace from th e outside, made a four wide bid off the turn and drew clear to prove best under a drive. 1st Golden Merger ( I J Rosendo 123 ) 2nd Hesa Prospector ( A Medellin 123 ) 2.00L 3rd Indy's Song ( E P Gomez 123 ) 4.00L See full results	I J Rosendo 55.8kg	1 (6)
Sunland Park 24-Feb-24 1310m R2 Race 2 (of $24,800) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:16.280 was void of any early speed, went five wide into the turn and offered no late rally. 1st American Solo ( A Medellin 124 ) 2nd Storm Bayou ( A J J Jr 124 ) 2.50L 3rd Smooth Blues ( L R Rodriguez 124 ) 6.50L 5th Golden Merger ( I J Rosendo 124 ) 8.00L See full results	I J Rosendo 56.2kg 8.00L	5 (6)
Sunland Park 20-Jan-24 1310m R1 Race 1 (of $19,100) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:16.400 was void of any early speed, saved ground into the turn and never fired. 1st Henry On The Run ( C Ramos 124 ) 2nd Diabolical Ruler ( A Medellin 124 ) 2.25L 3rd Rig Rider ( L A Fuentes 124 ) 3.00L 6th Golden Merger ( L H Rodriguez 124 ) 10.75L See full results	L H Rodriguez 56.2kg 10.75L	6 (7)
Zia Park 20-Dec-23 1310m FIRM R9 Race 9 (of $52,498) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:16.500 passed a tired foe late into the stretch. 1st What An Idea ( D P Vergara 123 ) 2nd Justice Department ( K S Tohill 119 ) 1.50L 3rd Mcmercelus ( K Purcell 121 ) 1.60L 7th Golden Merger ( I J Rosendo 123 ) 7.85L See full results	I J Rosendo 55.8kg 7.85L	7 (10)
Zia Park 12-Dec-23 1670m FIRM R3 Race 3 $6,450 (of $64,498) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:41.720 ran with an even pace in the middle of the pack. 1st Playthemarker ( A J J Jr 119 ) 2nd Henry On The Run ( C Ramos 121 ) 0.25L 3rd Golden Merger ( I J Rosendo 121 ) 1.00L See full results	I J Rosendo 54.9kg 1.00L	3 (7)
Zia Park 21-Nov-23 1610m FIRM R9 Race 9 $6,450 (of $64,498) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:37.450 ran with an even pace throughout the race in the front of the pack. 1st I'magambler ( F Amparan 121 ) 2nd Playthemarker ( A J Jr 119 ) 0.50L 3rd Golden Merger ( S Gonzalez 121 ) 3.00L See full results	S Gonzalez 54.9kg 3.00L	3 (7)
Albuquerque 28-Oct-23 1310m FIRM (of $11,269), Winning Time: 01:17.530, SP: 17/10 Rallidonturn,drewoff 1st Golden Merger ( S Gonzalez 121 ) 2nd Abstract Kat ( R Guerra 121 ) 5.00L 3rd Masterclass ( E Medellin 121 ) 0.30L	S Gonzalez 54.9kg	1 (8)
Albuquerque 01-Oct-23 1410m FIRM (of $8,236), Winning Time: 01:21.590, SP: 19/5 Impeded by foe 3/8th 1st Revolt And Riot ( L Valenzuela 121 ) 2nd Magic Is Flying ( S Gonzalez 121 ) 5.00L 3rd Barnfield ( C Ramos 121 ) 2.25L 5th Golden Merger ( I Rosendo 121 , Cd 0 ) 11.50L	I Rosendo 54.9kg, Cd 0 11.50L	5 (11)
Albuquerque 03-Sep-23 1610m FIRM (of $8,437), Winning Time: 01:37.780, SP: 9/2 No match, 2nd best 1st Attila The Dun ( R Guerra 121 ) 2nd Golden Merger ( S Gonzalez 123 ) 1.75L 3rd Revolt And Riot ( L Valenzuela 123 ) 0.30L	S Gonzalez 55.8kg 1.75L	2 (8)
Ruidoso Downs 19-Aug-23 1210m FIRM R8 Race 8 $3,040 (of $15,200) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.280 was far back early, bid along the rail on the turn and closed inside to get up late for place. 1st Clue ( R Guerra 121 ) 2nd Golden Merger ( C Ramos 123 ) 2.00L 3rd Smooth Blues ( L H Rodriguez 123 ) 2.25L See full results	C Ramos 55.8kg 2.00L	2 (7)
Ruidoso Downs 12-Jun-23 1510m FIRM R2 Race 2 $2,300 (of $11,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:36.930 was unhurried early, saved ground, slipped through along the rail on the second turn, dueled for the lead and was outfinished in a game effort. 1st Cebolla ( J M Vazquez 123 ) 2nd Golden Merger ( L H Rodriguez 123 ) 0.25L 3rd Abstract Kat ( C Ramos 123 ) 0.75L See full results	L H Rodriguez 55.8kg 0.25L	2 (9)
Sunland Park 23-Jan-23 1310m R3 Race 3 (of $14,900) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:17.030 was always outrun. 1st Rig Rider ( L A Fuentes 121 ) 2nd American Solo ( G Arredondo 121 ) 2.00L 3rd Mt. Taylor ( M T F Jr 123 ) 2.05L 6th Golden Merger ( O Ceballos 123 ) 6.30L See full results	O Ceballos 55.8kg 6.30L	6 (6)
Ruidoso Downs 31-Jul-22 1210m R7 Race 7 $7,623 (of $12,150) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.300 lagged early, raced three-wide through the turn, angled in with a sixteenth to run and was up in the closing yards to be going away late. 1st Golden Merger ( O Ceballos 123 ) 2nd Lead Monterey ( J L Torres 120 ) 0.50L 3rd Smooth Blues ( L H Rodriguez 123 ) 2.25L See full results	O Ceballos 55.8kg	1 (6)
Ruidoso Downs 20-Jun-22 1210m R3 Race 3 $7,875 (of $12,550) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.950 settled off the leaders early, moved five-wide through the turn, responded to steady handling and was up in the final strides. 1st Golden Merger ( L H Rodriguez 123 ) 2nd One Warrior ( J L Torres 123 ) 0.25L 3rd Quartano ( C R Chavez 120 ) 3.25L See full results	L H Rodriguez 55.8kg	1 (5)
Turf Paradise 05-Feb-21 1610m R3 Race 3 $950 (of $9,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:37.750 was void of any early speed, advanced between rivals into the home turn, angled to the inside and flattened out. 1st Noble Pursuit ( H N Martinez 124 ) 2nd Luckenbach ( S A Stevens 124 ) 4.50L 3rd Golden Merger ( L A Fuentes 124 ) 5.00L See full results	L A Fuentes 56.2kg 5.00L	3 (7)
Turf Paradise 09-Jan-21 1610m R7 Race 7 $665 (of $9,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:39.700 was unhurried early, raced four wide into the second turn and finished belatedly. 1st Super Cat Speed ( L Negron 124 ) 2nd Champion Deputy ( D P Vergara 124 ) 1.25L 3rd Midnight Luck ( A M Cruz 124 ) 2.00L 4th Golden Merger ( E P Gomez 124 ) 4.75L See full results	E P Gomez 56.2kg 4.75L	4 (8)
Zia Park 16-Dec-20 1670m R8 Race 8 $920 (of $9,200) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:44.000 was outrun early, circled eight wide out of the second turn and offered a mild late rally. 1st Esteemed ( F Reyes 121 ) 2nd Meteoric ( L A Fuentes 121 ) 0.50L 3rd Golden Merger ( A J J Jr 121 ) 2.50L See full results	A J J Jr 54.9kg 2.50L	3 (8)
Zia Park 15-Oct-20 1610m R10 Race 10 $750 (of $7,500) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:40.830 was void of speed, made a middle move into the home turn and flattened out late stretch. 1st Dom Julio ( D L Sterling 121 ) 2nd Esteemed ( F Amparan 121 ) 0.75L 3rd Golden Merger ( L A Fuentes 121 ) 2.00L See full results	L A Fuentes 54.9kg 2.00L	3 (10)
Ruidoso Downs 02-Aug-20 1210m R8 Race 8 (of $10,075) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.420 was ridden along but gave no real response while going four to five wide on the turn and six deep into upper stretch. 1st Infinite Optimism ( F Reyes 118 ) 2nd Desert Reward ( M T F Jr 118 ) 2.00L 3rd Sacatone ( I D Enriquez 118 ) 12.75L 7th Golden Merger ( A J J Jr 118 ) 20.75L See full results	A J J Jr 53.5kg 20.75L	7 (7)