Alec Head is a prominent French horseman and breeder and the owner of near Deauville.
Background
A descendant of the great trainers who founded the English Racing Colony in Chantilly, Oise, Head"s grandfather was a jockey-turned-trainer, as was his father William Head who was a very successful jockey, trainer, and owner in both flat racing and steeplechase events.
Career
Head undertook a massive restoration of the facilities and in 1959 brought in the farm"s first stallion. In the 1960s, Head reportedly was training 140 horses, the majority being owned by Pierre Wertheimer or the Aga Khan IV. of Alec Head have been distinguished participants in the horse racing industry.