NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC
Newbury Racecourse plc (company number 00080774) is a public limited company registered in England and Wales, incorporated on 26 April 1904. Its Companies House registry status is listed as active, and its registered office is at The Racecourse, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7NZ. The company’s registered business activity is classified under SIC code 93110, operation of sports facilities.
Newbury Racecourse plc owns and operates Newbury Racecourse, a National Hunt and Flat horseracing venue that stages around 31 raceday fixtures a year, generating income mainly from raceday attendance and media rights. Alongside racing, the company runs a conference and events business, a children’s day nursery trading as the Rocking Horse Nursery, and an on-site hotel trading as The Lodge.
Newbury Racecourse plc’s ordinary shares of 10 pence each are admitted to trading on the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market, Apex segment, under ticker NYR, with 3,348,326 shares in issue.
For the financial year ended 31 December 2025, Newbury Racecourse plc reported consolidated group turnover of £23.38 million, up 6 percent on the prior year (2024: £22.04 million), and consolidated group profit before tax of £1.11 million (2024: £1.10 million), as set out in preliminary results announced on 6 May 2026. Raceday attendances rose 24 percent year on year to 165,492 (2024: 133,896), with the conference and events business up 15 percent and the nursery business up 11 percent. These are consolidated group figures for the wider Newbury Racecourse group rather than standalone company-only results.
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Shareholders
Newbury Racecourse plc’s shares trade on the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market, and the company discloses shareholdings above a 3 percent threshold rather than a complete shareholder register. The largest disclosed shareholder is Compton Beauchamp Estates Limited (CBEL), a private limited company registered in England and Wales (registration number 03856029). CBEL is registered on the Companies House Persons with Significant Control register for Newbury Racecourse plc as holding more than 25 percent but not more than 50 percent of shares (notified 6 April 2016); the company’s own investor relations disclosures give this holding as 1,370,400 ordinary shares, representing 40.93 percent of issued share capital. Other shareholders reported above the 3 percent disclosure threshold are Madeleine Lloyd-Webber, Lady Lloyd-Webber (319,656 shares, 9.55 percent), Mr T Syder (272,075 shares, 8.13 percent), and Mr Dominic Burke, the company’s non-executive Chairman, whose holding was most recently updated to 250,265 shares (7.47 percent) following a Director/PDMR share purchase on 7 July 2026. The company states that around 34 percent of shares are held by the wider investing public. This is a listed-company disclosure of major, reportable shareholdings rather than a full register of every shareholder.
Ultimate beneficial ownership
On 25 November 2025, Erik Penser, until then the sole shareholder of Compton Beauchamp Estates Limited, transferred all of his shares in CBEL without consideration to his three adult children, as disclosed in a “Change of ownership in substantial shareholder” announcement released via RNS on 16 February 2026. Following that transfer, Sophia Watson, a non-executive director of Newbury Racecourse plc and Erik Penser’s daughter, holds 51 percent of CBEL’s shares, with her two siblings holding the remaining 49 percent equally. Because Sophia Watson’s holding in CBEL exceeds 50 percent, the company’s disclosure treats her as beneficially interested in CBEL’s entire 40.93 percent holding in Newbury Racecourse plc; this is an interest reported directly by the company under its own disclosure obligations rather than a percentage calculated independently here. The siblings’ individual effective interests in Newbury Racecourse plc are not separately disclosed. Information date: 16 February 2026.
Data availability
Classification: Major shareholders only. As an Aquis-quoted company, Newbury Racecourse plc’s Companies House PSC register and investor relations disclosures identify holders above the applicable notification thresholds, but shareholdings below approximately 3 percent of issued capital are not individually disclosed.
Sources
- Companies House, Persons with Significant Control register, NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC (00080774)
- Newbury Racecourse plc, Investor Relations, substantial shareholders disclosure (newburyracecourse.co.uk)
- RNS, “Change of ownership in substantial shareholder”, Newbury Racecourse plc, 16 February 2026 (via Investegate)
- RNS, “Director/PDMR Shareholding”, Newbury Racecourse plc, 7 July 2026 (via Investegate)
Officers
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Companies House records 38 total officer appointments for Newbury Racecourse plc, of which 27 have been recorded as resigned, leaving 11 currently active officers as retrieved in September 2026. Current directors are non-executive Chairman Dominic James Burke (appointed 19 November 2010), Bryan Robert Hardy Burrough (6 December 2018), Henry Malcolm Herbert (21 January 2000), Shaun Charles Hinds (3 June 2024), Madeleine Astrid Lloyd Webber, Lady Lloyd-Webber (23 October 1998), James Owen Willans Richardson (6 January 2025), Juliet Mary Slot (10 June 2025), Matthew Longstreth Thompson (1 January 2018), and Sofia Astrid Kristina Watson (9 May 2023). Mark Leigh holds two current appointments, as a director (14 April 2020) and as Company Secretary (1 May 2020). Companies House discloses nationality for some but not all current officers; Henry Malcolm Herbert is recorded as American, while other current officers are recorded as British. Nationality has not been inferred from any officer’s name, address or country of residence, and is stated here only where the register discloses it directly.
Recent officer changes
- Juliet Mary Slot appointed Director, effective 10 June 2025 (source: Companies House).
- John Dodds resigned as Director, effective 10 June 2025, having been appointed on 19 November 2010 (source: Companies House).
- James Owen Willans Richardson appointed Director, effective 6 January 2025 (source: Companies House).
Data availability
Classification: Current only. Companies House provides appointment dates for all current officers, but nationality is disclosed for only some current officers, and country of residence is not published in the extract reviewed. This section reflects the officer register as retrieved in September 2026 and does not restate every director already shown in the profile’s officer cards.
Sources
- Companies House, officers register, NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC (00080774)
- Companies House, filing history, NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC (00080774)
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Group Structure
Newbury Racecourse plc is the top-level entity in its own corporate group; no corporate parent has been identified for it in the sources reviewed. Compton Beauchamp Estates Limited (registration number 03856029) is registered as a Person with Significant Control of Newbury Racecourse plc holding more than 25 percent but not more than 50 percent of shares, but this is a substantial shareholding rather than a confirmed controlling parent relationship, and CBEL is not treated as a corporate parent here. Companies House PSC filings confirm one verified direct subsidiary: Newbury Racecourse Enterprises Limited (registration number 04146183), in which Newbury Racecourse plc is registered as holding 75 percent or more of shares (notified 6 April 2016). Internal records also associate Newbury Racecourse Management Limited (registration number 08204245) with the group, but this could not be independently verified: that company’s own PSC filing states there is no registrable person or relevant legal entity, its registered office (Cygnet House, Cygnet Way, Hungerford, Berkshire) differs from Newbury Racecourse plc’s registered office, and its recorded business activity (SIC 98000, residents property management) is unrelated to racecourse operations. This relationship is treated as possible rather than verified pending sight of a direct ownership filing or the group’s consolidated accounts.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Racecourse Enterprises Limited | GB | 04146183 | Direct subsidiary | 75% or more of shares (PSC register) | Active | 6 April 2016 |
| Newbury Racecourse Management Limited | GB | 08204245 | Possible relationship (unverified) | Ownership percentage not disclosed | Active | September 2026 |
| Compton Beauchamp Estates Limited | GB | 03856029 | Significant shareholder (not a confirmed parent) | 25%-50% of shares (PSC register); 40.93% of issued capital per company disclosure | Active | 6 April 2016 / current |
Data availability
Classification: Partial. One direct subsidiary of Newbury Racecourse plc is confirmed by Companies House PSC filing. A second entity linked to the company in internal records could not be verified as part of the group from the sources reviewed. No ultimate parent above Newbury Racecourse plc was identified.
Sources
- Companies House, Persons with Significant Control register, NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC (00080774)
- Companies House, Persons with Significant Control register, NEWBURY RACECOURSE ENTERPRISES LIMITED (04146183)
- Companies House, Persons with Significant Control register, NEWBURY RACECOURSE MANAGEMENT LIMITED (08204245)
- Companies House, company overview, NEWBURY RACECOURSE MANAGEMENT LIMITED (08204245)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC do?
Newbury Racecourse plc is a public limited company registered in England and Wales (company number 00080774), incorporated on 26 April 1904, that owns and operates Newbury Racecourse, a National Hunt and Flat horseracing venue in Berkshire hosting around 31 fixtures a year, alongside a conference and events business, the Rocking Horse Nursery, and The Lodge hotel.
Who owns NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC?
The largest disclosed shareholder of Newbury Racecourse plc is Compton Beauchamp Estates Limited, holding 1,370,400 shares (40.93 percent of issued capital); other holders reported above 3 percent include Lady Lloyd-Webber (9.55 percent), Mr T Syder (8.13 percent) and Mr Dominic Burke (7.47 percent), with around 34 percent of shares held by the wider public.
Who is NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
Following a November 2025 share transfer disclosed by RNS in February 2026, non-executive director Sophia Watson holds 51 percent of Compton Beauchamp Estates Limited and is therefore treated as beneficially interested in its entire 40.93 percent stake in Newbury Racecourse plc; her two siblings hold the remaining 49 percent of Compton Beauchamp Estates Limited equally.
What is NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC's company registration number?
NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC's registration number is 00080774, filed with Companies House in United Kingdom. Its current status on the register is active.
Is NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC still an active company?
NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC's status on Companies House is listed as active.
When was NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC incorporated?
NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC was incorporated on 26 April 1904, according to Companies House.
What is NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC's registered address?
The registered address on file for NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC is Berks, United Kingdom.
What legal structure is NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC registered as?
NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC is registered as a Public Limited Company in United Kingdom.
What is NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC's revenue?
For the financial year ended 31 December 2025, Newbury Racecourse plc's consolidated group turnover rose 6 percent to £23.38 million (2024: £22.04 million) with consolidated group profit before tax of £1.11 million (2024: £1.10 million), as announced in preliminary results on 6 May 2026.
Is NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC listed on a stock exchange?
Newbury Racecourse plc's ordinary shares (10p nominal value) are admitted to trading on the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market, Apex segment, under ticker NYR, with 3,348,326 shares in issue.
Who are the officers/directors of NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC?
Companies House lists 11 active officers of Newbury Racecourse plc as of September 2026, including non-executive Chairman Dominic Burke (director since November 2010), director and Company Secretary Mark Leigh, and director Madeleine Lloyd-Webber; John Dodds resigned as a director on 10 June 2025.
Does NEWBURY RACECOURSE PLC have a parent company or subsidiaries?
Newbury Racecourse plc is the top-level entity in its corporate group; Companies House PSC filings confirm Newbury Racecourse Enterprises Limited as a verified direct subsidiary (75 percent or more owned), while an internally recorded link to Newbury Racecourse Management Limited could not be independently verified.
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This record is sourced directly from Companies House and was last synced on 8 September 2026.