Sam Bergerson

3 May 2006

Sam Bergerson – Assistant trainer

With his strong background in the horse racing it was inevitable that Sam would become as passionate about the industry as his family has been with both Grandfathers and father, Roydon Bergerson being horse trainers. He was working alongside his father in 2018 to work with his father before being awarded the Sunline Trust Scholarship in 2019. 

The Sunline Trust Scholarship gave Sam the chance to spend six months abroad spending time at Taylor Made in Kentucky, Coolmore stud in Ireland and Shadwell stud in England.  On his return to New Zealand we we are lucky to welcome Sam as a member of our team and we look forward to his future with us.  

Te Akau David Ellis says “Sam is an integral part to the Te Akau team. He has an 110% can do attitude and his background and knowledge with the thoroughbred is a fantastic attribute”  

Eighteen months after joining Te Akau Racing, 27-year-old Sam rose through the ranks to a foreman’s position and now  cements his role as official right-hand man to 9x Champion Trainer Mark Walker as the team eyes another premiership win.