Denis Coakley's latest news...
-
Golden Phase comes closest to success of four recent runners
16 July 2025
Barry's Boy went up to York for a very competitive handicap over a mile, but David Egan found that he really didn't like the ground at all, so didn't pressure him in the latter stages of the race and he finished well behind this time. At Newbury Ridgeway Redwing ran a moderate race coming back to six furlongs, and she will now need to learn how to sprint in a race next time, as it was her first go at this shorter trip. Golden Phase had a bit of a stumble from the start and then sought to make all the running in her race, but it didn't work out this time and she was collared inside the distance to finish third. My Ambition went down to Chepstow for his first race there, but he was clearly a little under the weather as he faded very quickly in the final furlong, having looked like he was about to challenge. A couple of easy weeks to see him back to full health and he can then start preparing for his next run for the Harrow Racing Club.
-
No joy for last three runners from the yard
08 July 2025
Over the past week Sharma d'Amour once again didn't find her race to suit over a straight mile at Newbury's evening meeting. They crawled the first furlong which meant that the filly didn't settle at all and was burning a lot of energy in the first third of the race. She paid for this by fading at the end to finish sixth, but it doesn't tell the full story or do justice to her definite ability to be winning a race again once things fall her way.
In his race at Sandown on Saturday Hollie Doyle reported that Tribal Rhythm struck into himself during the race and finished at the back of a strong field for the Coral Challenge Handicap over a mile. He was sore after the race but hopefully it is nothing too serious and two easy weeks will see him back in full training. Yesterday at Worcester and switching back to two miles, Definite Dream was reported to be unsuited by a very slow pace followed by a sprint over the last two obstacles, Brendan Powell felt that this didn't suit her at all, so the mare will hoping for a strongly run affair next time.She came fifth on this occasion but it should soon be time for her to win a similar event as her hurdling is slick and a sterner gallop would suit her well.
-
Starlight the highlight of late June runners from the yard
02 July 2025
Starlight Sami was very much the highlight of recent runners sent out from the yard, with Christine Young's Earthlight colt building on his Salisbury debut run with a fine showing on Saturday at Windsor. Up against a half a million pound purchase of Sheikh Mohammed Obaid, made odds on favourite, Sami travelled very well through the race for jockey Cieren Fallon, closing up on the front pair at the top of the straight. Finishing off his race to good effect, Starlight Sami chased home the Newmarket favourite for a clear second place and this represented good progression from his debut, so that he can be expected to have his day in the sun very soon.
Welcome to Keeper’s Stables
Located on the Berkshire Downs in the famous racing village of West Ilsley, Keeper’s Stables is picturesque and tranquil racing yard with some of the finest and most famous gallops in the country, making it a fantastic place to have a horse in training. Pictured right is Miss Marjurie winning Group 3 Pinnacle Stakes at Haydock 30th May 2015
Find out more about the yard and Denis Coakley…
Denis Coakley – Racehorse Trainer
Irishman Denis was born into racing, working with leading trainers around the world and he was a successful professional jockey before commencing his training career in 1999.
See our race entries and recent results…
A day with West Ilsley trainer Denis Coakley’ by Robin Oakley, The Spectator July 2014
Racehorse Ownership
Trainer Denis Coakley runs a small team with big ambitions, maximising the potential of each horse in the yard.
Find out more about racehorse ownership with Denis Coakley.
See “Horses for Sale“ page for current available shares.
There is an Owners’ Party held in October - If you are interested in racehorse ownership please contact us for an invitation. This year the yard will be taking part in the National Racehorse Week, opening the stables on Sunday 12th September 2021, from 12 noon until 3pm. This is an opportunity to wander around the yard and chat to Denis and others caring for the horses at Keeper’s Stables
Denis, Barbara and Charlie Coakley pictured here at the yard. Denis Coakley Racing is very much a family business.
Statistics……
Go to websites for Racing Post or At The Races for up to date statistics.
Contact us
Telephone:
01635 281622
Fax:
01635 281624
Mobile:
07768 658056
Email:
Keeper’s Stables
West Ilsley
Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 7AH
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter: @denisjcoakley
