The Jockey Club has appointed Daniel Craggs as General Manager of Nottingham Racecourse, adding the role to his existing leadership duties at Huntingdon Racecourse. The move took effect on Monday, 13 April, and marks a further step in the organisation’s evolving model for its smaller venues.
Craggs joined The Jockey Club in March 2024 when he was named General Manager at Huntingdon, arriving with a broad background in professional sport and venue management. His previous experience includes senior roles with Nottingham Forest Football Club and Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, where he developed a reputation for commercial growth, partnership building and strengthening customer experience.
During his spell at Huntingdon, the racecourse has reported increased attendance at major fixtures, stronger links with local businesses and continued growth in conference and events revenue. Much of that progress has come through a focus on improving both raceday occasions and year-round use of the venue.
Community work has also been a notable part of his tenure. A partnership with Creating Nature’s Corridors has led to the planting of more than 13,000 trees and shrubs at the course, while wellbeing initiatives such as Mental Health Walks have helped widen local engagement beyond the sport itself.
In his expanded position, Craggs will now oversee day-to-day operations at both Huntingdon and Nottingham. His brief includes improving commercial performance and raising Nottingham Racecourse’s profile within the regional market.
Speaking after the announcement, Craggs said he was proud of the work achieved at Huntingdon and eager to carry that momentum into the new role.
He said: “I’m incredibly proud of what the team has achieved at Huntingdon and the progress we’ve made together.
“I’m now really looking forward to building on that experience in this new combined role, supporting both Huntingdon and Nottingham Racecourses. I know Nottingham well and understand the opportunity to further grow the racecourse’s profile.”
The appointment is part of The Jockey Club’s wider operating strategy, aimed at creating greater collaboration, efficiency and sustainable growth across its racecourse portfolio. For Nottingham Racecourse, the decision brings in an executive with local knowledge and a recent record of delivering measurable progress.
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