Committee Members

Rupert Sweeting joined the board in 2025 before becoming chairman in June 2026 and had previously spent 9 years on the board at Cheltenham up to 2021. He retired after 37 ½ years at Knight Frank where he was responsible for the sale of country property throughout the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands. Rupert was formerly an amateur jockey, is involved in the running of his family stud  and is a director of Jockey Club Estates

James Davies is a strategic board adviser active in the real estate market, working with boards, directors, and stakeholders to support strategy, governance, and long-term value creation. He specialises in brokering and facilitating commercial investment transactions alongside strategic land and development opportunities.

James previously spent nearly 17 years in a senior leadership role within a privately owned investment business, including four years as Chief Executive Officer, leading the organisation through multiple phases of growth and diversification across property and investment activities.

With a background rooted in agriculture and rural life, James has a longstanding passion for equestrian sport. He co-owns racehorses trained by Ben Pauling and serves as Chair of The Old Princethorpians Alumni, supporting the Princethorpe Foundation.

Ambrose works in the Sport & Entertainment team at Howden Insurance Brokers where he helps oversee the running of their portfolio of racecourse clients and other horseracing industry associations. He also manages a book of disability business with a particular focus on professional footballers. He has long been a keen national hunt racing fan and joined the Warwick Board in 2024.

Cathy became a director at Warwick Racecourse during the 17/18 season. Whilst being involved with Warwick Racecourse, Cathy also drives the community bus and enjoys every aspect of country life. Cathy is mother to Sam and William.

Dermot Daly joined the Warwick committee in 2019.Following a Short Service Commission in the Army. He spent many years as an Asian stockbroker.

He has always had a keen interest in racing. His first job on leaving school was to work for Captain Forster.

Mark Pougatch is an experienced ITV Sport presenter, anchoring the broadcaster’s major football and rugby coverage, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA and the Six Nations.
A lifelong racing enthusiast, Mark’s connection with the sport began at an early age, spending much of his childhood at Plumpton and Lingfield, as well as attending point-to-point meetings across the South East. His passion for racing has remained throughout his career, and he is delighted to bring his experience and enthusiasm for the sport to his role as a committee member at Warwick Racecourse.