Denis Coakley's latest news...
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January 2025 gallops pictures now uploaded to the Gallery
25 January 2025
Sue Huntingdon was up on the gallops on Wednesday of this past week to photograph some action shots, which have now been posted in a Gallery album.
Pictured here are the two year old colt Terranoble, owned by Imelda Coakley, and also West Ilsley Racing's Golden Phase giving a lead to the two year old filly of the Bramble Syndicate, named Dijon Gone
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Exciting prospects for the 2025 season
24 January 2025
A great start has been made with the New Year at Keeper's Stables, and it is always an exciting time with the lengthening days and brighter mornings already quite evident. The winter weather has posed the normal challenges with some very cold snaps and the odd storm, but the group of horses have been working very well. The new intake, set to race as two year olds in the coming season, are headed by the sole filly Dijon Gone and a group of four colts - the "Class of 2025" - who have been getting along together very well and showing their progressive talents in schooling as well as strong showings up on the gallops. Recently they have been learning how to challenge, go upsides and through with their runs to pass a rival. There is a real camaraderie among the group, who each seem to have terrific prospects once readied for racing.
The older horses are all returning to work after their winter breaks, with a number of three year olds set to build on the real promise they showed last season - Barry's Boy and four fillies all ready to make an impact. The yard is very busy now to get ready for an exciting season ahead.
Pictured above the two year old colts : Sparking Partners' Chelio, by Sergei Prokofiev and an as yet un-named colt by Earthlight, owned by Mrs Chris Young;
walking down from the gallops these two colts are followed by Terranoble, by Ubettabelievit, owned by Imelda Coakley. -
Definite Dream unlucky once aagin
01 January 2025
There was to be no deserved winning end to 2024 for Definite Dream, as she headed up to Warwick to contest the first race on the card - a 2m 3f handicap hurdle. Having competed so well in all of her races she set out to defy the odds with a prominent run, taking the lead with four flights remaining. The winner soon asserted, however, and looked to be very well placed and indeed well in at the weights, hanging but going clear into the straight to win by a widening sixteen lengths. Having been well outpaced, Definite Dream kept up to her work well to finish three lengths ahead of all the other rivals, and now she will have to wait a little longer to break her maiden tag. The next run will be ground dependent, so she may well have to wait for some spring ground before she races again.
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
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