Denis Coakley's latest news...
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Round up of recent runners
18 July 2026
Coping with the current spells of hot weather and consequent firm ground has proved quite challenging for the horses. Star of Dubai ran too keenly and David Egan cound not get any cover for her, so hopefully she will be fine next time when she is not so fresh and free in her running. Definite Dream, having looked to be a little outpaced over two miles last time, stepped up in trip but Denis is not sure she stayed the extra distance of two and a half miles in her Stratford chase, so she might move back down next time out. Tribal Rhythm was a little disappointing at Windsor, but Tom Marquand said that he just wouldn't let himself down on the surface and the ground was just too firm for him this time, so he finished at the back of the field of eight. Starlight Sami raced over the straight mile at Newbury and moved up well two furlongs from home but just weakened a little inside the last furlong to finish seventh, beaten just six lengths in what seemed to be a very competitve race for the grade.
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Martha and Sami miss the frame this time
25 June 2026
Up at Doncaster at the weekend, Gliding Martha ran a bit too keenly early on and Pat Cosgrave reported that she didn't quite get home in the seventh furlong, so she will now look to switch back to six furlongs. At Newbury with George Bass hopes were high for Starlight Sami, drawn in the middle of a dozen, but after breaking well he was all but brought down by an unsettled horse crossing from his right and was sent back to last in the field, after which he had no chance.in the race. He will hopefully be out again soon, and the step up to a mile should be a good option for him next time.
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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.
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
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Keeper’s Stables
West Ilsley
Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 7AH
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