Denis Coakley's latest news...
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Chelio makes the frame at Lingfield
17 August 2026
Chelio ran a very good race over seven furlongs around Lingfield Park, switching from a wide draw to take an inside line behind horses around the top bend. From here he was always likely to encounter some traffic turning into the home straight, which he did, but he finished best of all the runners to weave through and take a clear third by the line. With a straighter route he might well have won this contest, and conections were happy with his well being and showing this time out.
Things did not go so well for Barry's Boy, who was asked to do too much in the first part of the race from the stalls up to the opening turn, and then he was kicked on again to make the running. This meant that stepping up to ten furlongs was a really tall order and spending fuel early really told in the last two furlongs, where Barry's Boy faded away considerably. Connections were hoping for much better next time out for a horse that retains a lot of his ability and can win when things fall right for him.
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12 August 2026
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Connie Moon pleases connections
12 August 2026
Denis and owner Chris van Hoorn were delighted with the run of Connie Moon yesterday afternoon at Kempton Park. Having had six months away from track action she put in a most creditworthy run, racing prominently before getting a little tired late on, and still only beaten just over two lengths at the finish. All being well she will come on a lot for this reappearance outing, and she must go close next time over a similar trip.
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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Contact us
Telephone:
01635 281622
Fax:
01635 281624
Mobile:
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Keeper’s Stables
West Ilsley
Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 7AH
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