Denis Coakley's latest news...
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Two Kempton runners find the going rather slow
02 April 2026
Dijon Gone had her second run, for three year old fillies over a mile at Kempton Park, and she travelled quite nicely in midfield for George Bass. In what proved to be quite a hot race the leaders quickened away in the home straight and Dijon Gone weakened to finish tenth. After her next run she will be given a handicap mark and then she should be able to find a race she can be competitive in. Uniter was made favourite in his six furlong race but he was very slowly away and Oisin Murphy reported that this left him much too far back. With the surface riding slow this meant that he could not make up ground, and the impressive winner dictated things from the front and kicked away to win, with Uniter half a dozen lengths back in seventh place. Hopefully with a sharper break next time he will be able to show his true ability and have a really good chance.
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Two runners in the same Lingfield mile race acquit themselves very well
28 March 2026
The stable remains in great form, with both My Ambition and Sharma d'Amour going well in a mile handicap around Lingfield Park yesterday afternoon. It was great to see My Ambition start his season smartly with a great run, breaking fast under George Bass and setting a strong gallop to go two lengths clear most of the way round the circuit. He was only caught by the favourite inside the final furlong, but he kept on well for second place, and this run suggests that at 7 he will be winning once again this season. A few lengths back in fifth Sharma d'Amour really didn't get the run of things in the race, finding herself too far back and then Hollie Doyle reporting that she got stuck on the inside rail at a crucial time. She finished off her race well, and owner Chris Young can feel confident that she can be very competitive next time out, with a good seasonal bow under her belt.
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PHOENIX FLIES HOME IN STYLE TO LAND STABLE HAT-TRICK INSIDE SIX DAYS
25 March 2026
Connections were convinced at the recent gallops morning that Phoenix Moon had really grown into a bigger stronger filly for this term, and she showed that on her favourite track at Lingfield this afternoon. Drawn wide in stall 11 of 12 runners, she was held up third from the back of the field before negotiating the home bend in a similar position. With a lot to do Rossa Ryan was then able to get her really motoring, to come over the top of the whole field and stretch forward to catch the leader to win by a head at the post. This winning surge really was a wow for the Keeper's 12 syndicate, and the eyes didn't deceive as the race data revealed, with the filly reaching a top speed of 41.83 mph and rapid striding up to 2.48 strides per second. Keeping on well into her finishing speed and the last of six furlongs, she has clearly come on nicely from last season and Rossa feels that she will improve again, so that Denis and the syndicate do hopefully have a lot to look forward to and it could be quite a summer for Phoenix Moon.
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.
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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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Telephone:
01635 281622
Fax:
01635 281624
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Keeper’s Stables
West Ilsley
Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 7AH
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