Alec Head, Patriarch of French Racing, Dies at 97

Alec Head, the legendary breeder, former jockey and trainer, and scion of one of the most notable dynasties in French racing, has died at the age of 97. 

The owner of the esteemed Haras du Quesnay in Normandy, Head's father and grandfather were also both trainers and jockeys, and his children Christiane (Criquette) and Freddy, as well as grandson Christopher, all followed the family tradition into the training ranks in France.

Of the many top horses associated with the Head family and Haras du Quesnay, the most recent major star was the dual Arc heroine Treve (Fr) (Motivator {GB}), who was initially trained for her parents by Criquette Head before the filly's sale to Al Shaqab Racing. 

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Haras du Quesnay Announces 2022 Fees

Group 1 winner and sire Intello (Ger) (Galileo {Ire}) leads the four-strong roster at Haras du Quesnay in France next year, Jour de Galop reported on Wednesday. A winner of the G1 Prix du Jockey Club, the bay has sired six black-type winners in 2021 and stands for €8,000. He is joined by G1 Derby winner Motivator (GB) (Montjeu {Ire}), who has been priced at €7,000. Dual Group 1 winner Recoletos (Fr) (Whipper),whose first foals are yearlings, will stand for €4,000, and the roster is rounded out by first-season sire Attendu (Fr) (Acclamation {GB}) at €3,000.

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Intello Leads Quesnay Roster

Intello (Ger), sire of four group race winners this year, leads the 2021 roster at Haras du Quesnay and will stand for €10,000. The G1 Prix du Jockey winner’s 2020 highlights include G3 Sovereign S. winner Regal Reality (GB), G3 Prix la Force scorer Pao Alto (Fr), Group 3-winning 2-year-old Noble Heidi (Fr) and Australian Group 3 victor Young Rascal (Fr).

A pair of proven sires will be available for €7,000 at Quesnay: Derby winner Motivator (GB), who is the sire of dual G1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Treve and has made a name for himself as a sire both on the flat and over jumps; and Anodin (Ire), a top 10 European third crop sire responsible for four stakes winners.

Completing the Quesnay roster is dual Group 1 winner Recoletos (Fr) (€6,500), whose first foals arrived this year, and Attendu (Fr), whose first yearlings were sold this year. He will stand for €3,000.

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