Freddy Head has become the first horseman to ride and train consecutive Breeders' Cup winners.As a jockey, Head scored with Miesque in 1987 and 1988. On Saturday, Goldikova prevailed for the second straight year over the Santa Anita course.All four victories came in the $2 million Mile on the turf. In each instance, a filly beat the boys.Head, 62, was the leading rider in France six times during a 34-year career. He hung up his whip and goggles in 1997 to launch a new career as a trainer.It took
Freddy Head has become the first horseman to ride and train consecutive Breeders' Cup winners.
As a jockey, Head scored with Miesque in 1987 and 1988. On Saturday, Goldikova prevailed for the second straight year over the Santa Anita course.
All four victories came in the $2 million Mile on the turf. In each instance, a filly beat the boys.
Head, 62, was the leading rider in France six times during a 34-year career. He hung up his whip and goggles in 1997 to launch a new career as a trainer.
It took almost 10 years before Head conditioned a Group One winner. Goldikova, a winner of 10 of 15 races against world-class runners, put Head back on top.
"I don't have the words to say what I feel," Head said.
"Having ridden a horse like Miesque and now training a horse like Goldikova, it's something you can't dream of."
Head said it was less nerve-racking to be in the saddle.
"I think I was more nervous before this race than when I used to ride Miesque," he said.