The Jockey Club has announced that Michael Wainwright will succeed Martin St Quinton as Chair at Cheltenham Racecourse from May 2026.
Michael Wainwright, a lifelong Jump racing fan, has been on Cheltenham Racecourse’s committee since 2019.
As a qualified Chartered Accountant, Michael joined his family business, Boodles, in 1984, and is now Executive Chairman after stepping away from the day-to-day running of the company in 2024.
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Author's summary: Michael Wainwright to chair Cheltenham Racecourse.