The Head family have confirmed that their Haras du Quesnay has now been sold in its entirety, with four stallions to be moved and her brood and young to be offered at Arqana’s Breeding Stock Sale, Vente d ‘Elevage, in December.
Part of the historic Normandy headquarters was acquired by the Chehboub family, and residents of Quesnay Intello passing to join Sealway and Beautiful spirit at the brand new Haras de Beaumont.
The rest of the stud was purchased by businessman Stephane Courbit, who has multiple business interests in his Lov Group venture.
Quesnay has been in the hands of the chiefs since it was bought by William Head in 1958, but his son and that man’s next patriarch Alec passed away at the age of 97 last summer. .
His son, famous racing driver and coach Freddy, said: “After my father’s death, my mother thought it would be better to sell the brood.
“It was a separate deal and there were two arrangements; part of the stallion was bought by the Chehboub family, who had horses and stables in France, and the other part was bought by Stephane Courbit, a famous businessman. in France. who has a hotel and a TV business. I think it will still be used as a breeding farm, but I’m not sure yet.”
Freddy Head, who will retire with his beautiful sister Criquette later this year, will remain involved in the sport while his son Christopher also shows promise in the same profession.
“I have a few brood fish and I will continue to breed them with me,” he said. “It’s sad, but that’s life, and life goes on.”
Quesnay’s most popular recent production is the dual Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) heroine Treve . She was chosen by Vodafone winner Epsom Derby (G1) Motivation one of four recent resident stallions will be relocated.
Freddy Head explains: “Intello is going to Chehboubs, they are building a new ranch and the Motivator is going to another farm in Normandy.
“Recoletos going to Haras du Petit Tellier, owned by the Patrick Chedeville family, and another horse, Attendu will be sold to a ranch in Africa. “
Quesnay has stood firmly in stallions for decades, from Green Dancer and Riverman to Bering and Anabaa. Among others that have been bred are Ravinella and Ma Biche.
A draft of around 40 mother hens, fillings and ponies will be offered at Arqana in December, including the last foal out of Trevise, Treve’s dam, who have also produced black stallions. Trophee and Trois Rois . She’s a chubby one from the late Le Havre’s last case.
Toride, Treve’s half-sister who created the winner of the list Women’s Day and the 3rd runner-up Maximus as well as 260,000 € Nathaniel The foal sold to Stroud Coleman at the recent annual sale in Arqana, will also be offered.
They will be joined by Perle D’Auge, from the leading Saint Pair family of Pearl of Galore and Pearly Shells, who are Le Havre’s half-sisters to this year’s group 3 winner Eternal Pearl .
