Freddie Head
A six-time winner of the French jockey's championship, Freddie Head was born on June 19, 1947 in Neuilly, France. Known also as ‘Freddie’, his grandfather, Willie Head was a jockey and trainer who saddled Le Paillon to win the 1947 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
A six-time winner of the French jockey's championship, Freddie Head was born on June 19, 1947 in Neuilly, France. Known also as ‘Freddie’, his grandfather, Willie Head was a jockey and trainer who saddled Le Paillon to win the 1947 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
Freddie’s father, Alec Head, was also a jockey and had ridden Le Paillon to win the 1947 Grand Course de Haies at Auteuil and finish second to National Spirit in that year’s Champion Hurdle. Alec subsequently became a successful and owner based at Haras du Quesney, near Deauville.
Freddie’s father, Alec Head, was also a jockey and had ridden Le Paillon to win the 1947 Grand Course de Haies at Auteuil and finish second to National Spirit in that year’s Champion Hurdle. Alec subsequently became a successful and owner based at Haras du Quesney, near Deauville.
Freddie won all France’s big races during a glittering career spanning more than 30 years, gaining his first major victory on Bon Mot in the 1966 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. He went on to win that race on four occasions including on a horse trained by his father (Ivanjica) in 1976 and one trained by his sister, Christiane ‘Criquette’ Head (Three Troikas) in 1979.
Freddie won all France’s big races during a glittering career spanning more than 30 years, gaining his first major victory on Bon Mot in the 1966 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. He went on to win that race on four occasions including on a horse trained by his father (Ivanjica) in 1976 and one trained by his sister, Christiane ‘Criquette’ Head (Three Troikas) in 1979.
He won all the French classics multiple times: the Poule d’Essai des Poulains six times, Poule d’Essai des Pouliches eight times, Prix du Jockey Club four times, Prix de Diane four times, and Prix Royal Oak six times. Two of his earliest big race triumphs came in successive renewals of the Grand Prix de Paris in 1968 and 1969.
He won all the French classics multiple times: the Poule d’Essai des Poulains six times, Poule d’Essai des Pouliches eight times, Prix du Jockey Club four times, Prix de Diane four times, and Prix Royal Oak six times. Two of his earliest big race triumphs came in successive renewals of the Grand Prix de Paris in 1968 and 1969.
Freddie also scored several Group 1 victories in Britain including the 2,000 Guineas on Zino in 1982 and the 1,000 Guineas twice on Ma Biche in 1983 and Miesque in 1987. In America, he rode Miesque to land back-to-back triumphs in the 1987 and 1988 Breeders’ Cup Mile.
Freddie also scored several Group 1 victories in Britain including the 2,000 Guineas on Zino in 1982 and the 1,000 Guineas twice on Ma Biche in 1983 and Miesque in 1987. In America, he rode Miesque to land back-to-back triumphs in the 1987 and 1988 Breeders’ Cup Mile.
His sole Classic winner in Ireland was King’s Company in the 1971 Irish 2,000 Guineas. His other major victories abroad included Canada’s E. P. Taylor Stakes, Germany’s Grosser Preis von Berlin, and Italy’s Gran Premio del Jockey Club and Grand Premio di Milano.
His sole Classic winner in Ireland was King’s Company in the 1971 Irish 2,000 Guineas. His other major victories abroad included Canada’s E. P. Taylor Stakes, Germany’s Grosser Preis von Berlin, and Italy’s Gran Premio del Jockey Club and Grand Premio di Milano.
Freddie retired as a jockey in 1997 and began training. In 2008, he became the first man ever to win Breeders’ Cup races as both a jockey and trainer when Goldikova won the first of her three successive renewals of the Breeders’ Cup Mile.
Freddie retired as a jockey in 1997 and began training. In 2008, he became the first man ever to win Breeders’ Cup races as both a jockey and trainer when Goldikova won the first of her three successive renewals of the Breeders’ Cup Mile.
Freddie Head’s major wins as a jockey in France
Freddie Head’s major wins as a jockey in France
Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Bon Mot (1966), San San (1972), Ivanjica (1976), Three Troikas (1979).
Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Bon Mot (1966), San San (1972), Ivanjica (1976), Three Troikas (1979).
Grand Prix de Paris: Dhaudeyi (1968), Chapparal (1969).
Grand Prix de Paris: Dhaudeyi (1968), Chapparal (1969).
Poule d’Essai des Poulains: Green Dancer (1975), Red Lord (1976), Blushing John (1988), Linamix (1990), Hector Protector (1991), Shanghai (1992).
Poule d’Essai des Poulains: Green Dancer (1975), Red Lord (1976), Blushing John (1988), Linamix (1990), Hector Protector (1991), Shanghai (1992).
Poule d’Essai des Pouliches: Ivanjica (1975), Riverqueen (1976), Dancing Maid (1978), Three Troikas (1979), Silvermine (1985), Miesque (1987), Matiara (1995), Always Loyal (1997).
Poule d’Essai des Pouliches: Ivanjica (1975), Riverqueen (1976), Dancing Maid (1978), Three Troikas (1979), Silvermine (1985), Miesque (1987), Matiara (1995), Always Loyal (1997).
Prix du Jockey Club: Goodly (1969), Roi Lear (1973), Val de l’Orne (1975), Youth (1976).
Prix du Jockey Club: Goodly (1969), Roi Lear (1973), Val de l’Orne (1975), Youth (1976).
Prix de Diane: Pistol Packer (1971), Reine de Saba (1978), Harbour (1982), Lacovia (1986).
Prix de Diane: Pistol Packer (1971), Reine de Saba (1978), Harbour (1982), Lacovia (1986).
Prix Royal Oak: Dhaudeyi (1968), Bourbon (1971), Busiris (1974), Gold River (1980), Agent Double (1984), Top Sunrise (1989).
Prix Royal Oak: Dhaudeyi (1968), Bourbon (1971), Busiris (1974), Gold River (1980), Agent Double (1984), Top Sunrise (1989).
Prix Jacques le Marois: Carabella (1967), Lyphard (1972), Northjet (1981), Miesque (1987 & 1988), Hector Protector (1981).
Prix Jacques le Marois: Carabella (1967), Lyphard (1972), Northjet (1981), Miesque (1987 & 1988), Hector Protector (1981).
Prix du Moulin: Kilijaro (1980), Northjet (1981), Miesque (1987).
Prix du Moulin: Kilijaro (1980), Northjet (1981), Miesque (1987).
Prix d’Ispahan: Riverman (1972), Carwhite (1978), Baillamont (1986), Miesque (1988).
Prix d’Ispahan: Riverman (1972), Carwhite (1978), Baillamont (1986), Miesque (1988).
Prix Ganay: Baillamont (1986).
Prix Ganay: Baillamont (1986).
Prix de l’Abbaye: Pentathlon (1967), Sigy (1978).
Prix de l’Abbaye: Pentathlon (1967), Sigy (1978).
Prix du Cadran: Gold River (1981), Karkour (1983).
Prix du Cadran: Gold River (1981), Karkour (1983).
Prix Marcel Boussac: Miesque (1986), Macoumba (1994).
Prix Marcel Boussac: Miesque (1986), Macoumba (1994).
Grand Criterium (Prix Jean Luc Lagardére): Saint Cyrien (1982), Hector Protector (1990).
Grand Criterium (Prix Jean Luc Lagardére): Saint Cyrien (1982), Hector Protector (1990).
Prix Vermeille: Pistol Packer (1971), Dancing Maid (1978), Three Troikas (1979).
Prix Vermeille: Pistol Packer (1971), Dancing Maid (1978), Three Troikas (1979).
Prix Saint-Alary: Tidra (1967), Pistol Packer (1971), Riverqueen (1976), Reine de Saba (1978), Three Troikas (1979), Harbour (1982), Fitnah (1985), Lacovia (1986), Treble (1991).
Prix Saint-Alary: Tidra (1967), Pistol Packer (1971), Riverqueen (1976), Reine de Saba (1978), Three Troikas (1979), Harbour (1982), Fitnah (1985), Lacovia (1986), Treble (1991).
Prix de la Salamandre: Delmora (1974), Princesse Lida (1979), Maximova (dead-heat, 1982), Baiser Vole (1985), Miesque (1986), Common Grounds (1987), Machiavellian (1989), Hector Protector (1990).
Prix de la Salamandre: Delmora (1974), Princesse Lida (1979), Maximova (dead-heat, 1982), Baiser Vole (1985), Miesque (1986), Common Grounds (1987), Machiavellian (1989), Hector Protector (1990).
Prix d’Astarte: Carabella (1967), Prudent Miss (1970), Thorough (1982), Northern Aspen (1985), Navratilovna (1986), Hydro Calido (1992).
Prix d’Astarte: Carabella (1967), Prudent Miss (1970), Thorough (1982), Northern Aspen (1985), Navratilovna (1986), Hydro Calido (1992).
Prix de la Foret: Barbare (1966), Regent Street (1968), Lyphard (1972), Ma Biche (1983), Septieme Ciel (1990).
Prix de la Foret: Barbare (1966), Regent Street (1968), Lyphard (1972), Ma Biche (1983), Septieme Ciel (1990).
Prix Lupin: Green Dancer (1975), Youth (1976), Cudas (1991), Johann Quatz (1992).
Prix Lupin: Green Dancer (1975), Youth (1976), Cudas (1991), Johann Quatz (1992).
Prix Morny: Daring Display (1971), Princesse Lida (1979), Machiavellian (1989), Hector Protector (1990).
Prix Morny: Daring Display (1971), Princesse Lida (1979), Machiavellian (1989), Hector Protector (1990).
Prix Jean Prat: Riverman (1972), Le Triton (1996).
Prix Jean Prat: Riverman (1972), Le Triton (1996).
Prix Maurice de Gheest: Anabaa (1996).
Prix Maurice de Gheest: Anabaa (1996).
Prix de l’Opera: Reine Mathilde (1984).
Prix de l’Opera: Reine Mathilde (1984).
Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud: Riverman (1970), Exceller (1977), Gay Mecene (1979).
Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud: Riverman (1970), Exceller (1977), Gay Mecene (1979).
Critérium de Saint-Cloud: Providential (1970), Poliglote (1994).
Critérium de Saint-Cloud: Providential (1970), Poliglote (1994).
Major wins as a jockey in Britain
Major wins as a jockey in Britain
2,000 Guineas: Zino (1982).
2,000 Guineas: Zino (1982).
1,000 Guineas: Ma Biche (1983), Miesque (1987).
1,000 Guineas: Ma Biche (1983), Miesque (1987).
July Cup: Anabaa (1996).
July Cup: Anabaa (1996).
Cheveley Park Stakes: Ma Biche (1982), Pas de Reponse (1996).
Cheveley Park Stakes: Ma Biche (1982), Pas de Reponse (1996).
Observer Gold Cup (Racing Post Trophy): Green Dancer (1974).
Observer Gold Cup (Racing Post Trophy): Green Dancer (1974).
Cork and Orrery Stakes (Golden Jubilee Stakes): King’s Company (1971).
Cork and Orrery Stakes (Golden Jubilee Stakes): King’s Company (1971).
In Ireland
In Ireland
Irish 2,000 Guineas: King’s Company (1971).
Irish 2,000 Guineas: King’s Company (1971).
National Stakes: King’s Company (1970).
National Stakes: King’s Company (1970).
In Italy
In Italy
Gran Premio del Jockey Club: Authi (1974).
Gran Premio del Jockey Club: Authi (1974).
Gran Premio di Milano: Beau Charmeur (1972).
Gran Premio di Milano: Beau Charmeur (1972).
In Germany
In Germany
Grosser Preis von Berlin: Lydian (1981).
Grosser Preis von Berlin: Lydian (1981).
In United States
In United States
Breeders’ Cup Mile: Miesque (1987 & 1988).
Breeders’ Cup Mile: Miesque (1987 & 1988).
In Canada
In Canada
E. P. Taylor Stakes: Deavalois (1985).
E. P. Taylor Stakes: Deavalois (1985).
Freddie Head’s major wins as a trainer in France
Freddie Head’s major wins as a trainer in France
Prix du Moulin: Goldikova (2008), Moonlight Cloud (2012), Charm Spirit (2014).
Prix du Moulin: Goldikova (2008), Moonlight Cloud (2012), Charm Spirit (2014).
Prix Jacques le Marois: Tamayuz (2008), Goldikova (2009), Moonlight Cloud (2013).
Prix Jacques le Marois: Tamayuz (2008), Goldikova (2009), Moonlight Cloud (2013).
Prix de la Foret: Goldikova (2010 & 2011), Moonlight Cloud (2013).
Prix de la Foret: Goldikova (2010 & 2011), Moonlight Cloud (2013).
Prix d’Ispahan: Goldikova (2010 & 2011), Solow (2015).
Prix d’Ispahan: Goldikova (2010 & 2011), Solow (2015).
Prix Rothschild: Goldikova (2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011), With You (2018).
Prix Rothschild: Goldikova (2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011), With You (2018).
Prix Vermeille: Goldikova (2011).
Prix Vermeille: Goldikova (2011).
Prix Maurice de Gheest: Marchand d’Or (2006, 2007 & 2008), Moonlight Cloud (2011, 2012 & 2013).
Prix Maurice de Gheest: Marchand d’Or (2006, 2007 & 2008), Moonlight Cloud (2011, 2012 & 2013).
Prix de l’Abbaye: Marchand d’Or (2008).
Prix de l’Abbaye: Marchand d’Or (2008).
Prix Jean Luc Lagardére: Naaqoos (2008).
Prix Jean Luc Lagardére: Naaqoos (2008).
Prix Jean Prat: Tamayuz (2008), Charm Spirit (2014).
Prix Jean Prat: Tamayuz (2008), Charm Spirit (2014).
Prix de l’Opera: We Are (2014).
Prix de l’Opera: We Are (2014).
Prix Saint-Alary: Queen’s Jewel (2015).
Prix Saint-Alary: Queen’s Jewel (2015).
Prix du Cadran: Call The Wind (2018).
Prix du Cadran: Call The Wind (2018).
Major wins as a trainer in Britain
Major wins as a trainer in Britain
July Cup: Marchand d’Or (2008).
July Cup: Marchand d’Or (2008).
Falmouth Stakes: Goldikova (2009).
Falmouth Stakes: Goldikova (2009).
Queen Anne Stakes: Goldikova (2010), Solow (2015).
Queen Anne Stakes: Goldikova (2010), Solow (2015).
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes: Charm Spirit 92014), Solow (2015).
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes: Charm Spirit 92014), Solow (2015).
Sussex Stakes: Solow (2015).
Sussex Stakes: Solow (2015).
In United States
In United States
Breeders’ Cup Mile: Goldikova (2008, 2009 & 2010).
Breeders’ Cup Mile: Goldikova (2008, 2009 & 2010).
In United Arab Emirates
In United Arab Emirates
Dubai Turf: Solow (2015).
Dubai Turf: Solow (2015).