Criquette Head-Maarek
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Christiane "Criquette" Head (born 6 November 1948 at Marly-le-Roi, near Maisons-Laffitte, France) is a retired French racehorse trainer. Known as Criquette, she was born into the Thoroughbred horse racing business. Her great grandfather was a jockey-turned-trainer as was her grandfather William Head who was a very successful jockey, trainer, and owner in both flat racing and steeplechase events. Her father, Alec Head, became a successful trainer and breeder and the owner of Haras du Quesnay near Deauville. The eldest of three daughters, her brother Freddy Head was the champion jockey six times in France who now trains horses, and sister Martine oversees the operations at Haras du Quesnay.
Criquette Head-Maarek | |
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Occupation | Trainer |
Born | (1948-11-06) 6 November 1948 (age 75) Marly-le-Roi |
Major racing wins | |
British Classic Race wins: 1000 Guineas (1983, 1988, 1992, 2010) French Classic Race wins: Poule d'Essai des Pouliches (1979, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1994, 1995, 1997) Prix de Diane (1982, 2000, 2013) Prix Royal-Oak (1984) Prix du Jockey Club (1986) Poule d'Essai des Poulains (2004) Other Major Wins: Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (1979, 2013, 2014) Deutschland-Preis (1981) E. P. Taylor Stakes (1984, 1985, 1992) Beverly D. Stakes (1994) | |
Significant horses | |
Ma Biche, Ravinella, Hatoof, Special Duty, Treve, Anabaa, African Rose, Three Troikas, American Post, Bering |