Denis Coakley's latest news...
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Ground at Windsor much too lively for Our Guy
17 June 2026
Our Guy found the fast ground just too quick on Windsor's Monday evening card, and just after halfway of the six furlongs he appeared to take a false step and lose his action. Understandably David Egan decided to ease him down and pull up, but after the race all seemed well and he was thoroughly checked over by the on course veterinary staff. The morning after the race all was well with Our Guy, so that hopefully he will be out racing again very soon with better going in his favour.
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Salisbury soft sinks Moon's chances
10 June 2026
Recent rains and a proper deluge an hour before the race meant that the going at Salisbury yesterday was properly soft ground by mid afternoon. Phoenix Moon started quite brightly in the race, breaking well and finding a good midfield pitch behind a fast tempo, and then looking to get into the race behind a couple of prominent runners. Once Tom Marquand asked the question into the uphill second half of the race, however, the filly really hated the ground conditions and struggled to make any impression in the closing stages. Ultimately she finished back in eighth place, beaten around ten lengths and so now an exploration of possible wind issues might help for next time, along with a return to much better ground or an all weather track which she likes so much.
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Chelio runs a fine race to be second at Goodwood
07 June 2026
Owners of Chelio, Sparkling Partners, were delighted to see him run such a good race on the apprentice card at Goodwood on Friday evening. He did bump into a fast improving filly who is highly regarded, with perhaps ten pounds in hand, but the Sergei Prokofiev gelding was nicely handled by jockey Ryan Kavanagh to chase the clear leader after the two furlong cutaway on the rail, and to finish well for a clear second this time.
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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