Criquette Head-Maarek, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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French racehorse trainer
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Place of Birth: Marly-le-Roi, Île-de-France, France
About Criquette Head-Maarek
- 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.
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