Denis Coakley's latest news...
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Golden Phase goes so very close at Lingfield Park
21 November 2023
Denis and the owners, West Islley -Platinum, were all really delighted with yet another very impressive run over a mile by their Gustav Klimt filly. She had a fairly wide draw and jockey David Egan opted to give her some cover by taking back early on. Travelling strongly down the hill inside the last half mile Golden Phase was just denied a clear run to take position turning in, so that she had a good deal of ground to make up in the straight. With a really good turn of foot she closed rapidly to pass the whole field bar one, and the post came just too soon to see her beaten just a neck. An uninterrupted run might well have seen her gain a second win, but now she is deserving of a break after five really good outings on the spin. There is every hope and the firm prospect for her to strengthen up and return to the winners enclosure next season.
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Golden Phase and Milvus both placed after very good runs
02 November 2023
Denis was delighted with a very good run from Golden Phase at Wolverhampton under Hollie Doyle - her fourth pleasing run on the bounce. She saw out the extra half furlong very well to finish a clear second, having gone the shortest way round the circuit but just conceding first run to the winner who has followed up with another CD win within the week. The Gustav Klimt filly has now shown versatility on a number of tracks and surfaces, and she certainly remains a very competitive type.
Milvus went up to Kempton's six furlongs and ran his best race to date with good speed in the straight. Oisin Murphy was very pleased with him this time and felt that the winning post came just a little bit too soon for him. Deserving of a break now, Milvus should strengthen up further over the winter, coming back as a four year old with lots of promise next year.
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OWNERS PARTY A GREAT SUCCESS !
30 October 2023
A very well attended party for Owners was held at the yard yesterday, where about eighty people were welcomed by Denis and Barbara and enjoyed a tour around the yard, a parade of the five newly acquired yearlings into Keepers Stables, and some splendid refreshments. Pictured here is Charlie leading up Chris van Hoorn's filly by Sea The Moon, and in the Gallery page there is a collection of more photographs from the day.
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……
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Contact us
Telephone:
01635 281622
Fax:
01635 281624
Mobile:
07768 658056
Email:
Keeper’s Stables
West Ilsley
Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 7AH
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