Denis Coakley's latest news...
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Phoenix Moon goes so very close at Lingfield Park
24 April 2025
The Keeper's 12 syndicate went very close indeed to yet another victory with their long line of successful horses trained by Denis. Phoenix Moon returned to the scene of her last victory in November, under the same jockey Tyler Heard. This time they had the significant disadvantage of being drawn nine of nine runners, which meant that despite breaking well, Phoenix Moon was obliged to take an outside course throughout the race. Inevitably this meant that she had to run a good bit further than her other rivals around the tight track, and yet she moved up into strong contention early in the straight. Tyler felt that she finished off her six furlong race very strongly, and in a driving finish up against lead horses under Tom Queally and David Egan, this time Tyler just came up short in the photo finish - with Phoenix Moon beaten just two heads into third place. The time of the race was quite good, and the finishing speed that Phoenix Moon showed to close out the run confirms that she is looking stronger and just as speedy at the start of her four year old campaign. The grey filly took the race very well and is sure to be out again quite soon, hoping for a better draw and run of the race to reward her excited connections.
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Two good runs on Epsom Downs including a WIN FOR TRIBAL RHYTHM !
23 April 2025
Both Connie Moon, Chris van Hoorn's filly, and Tribal Rhythm, owned by Una Loughrey, headed for Epsom yesterday afternoon to contest good class 4 handicaps over a mile and half a furlong. Under Hollie Doyle, Connie Moon was held up towards the rear of the field and then progressively made up ground in the home straight, to finish very well indeed and run past the favourite inside the last hundred yards. This was a run of real promise to get 2025 underway for her, and the Sea The Moon filly clearly has a lot to look forward to this season.
Tom Marquand took the ride on Tribal Rhythm and also bided his time, racing behind half a dozen in the early stages and coming down the hill well. Seeming to handle the track really comfortably throughout, Tribal Rhythm was brought to the outside for the final quarter mile, and always looked to be going best of all. Tom then brought him past the two leaders with immaculate timing inside the final fulong, to make a decisive run and win by a length and a half. Owners Una and Peter are clearly delighted to have made such a great start to the season, and the nature of this win suggests that Tribal Rhythm could fulfil the potential they saw when purchasing him last year.
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Easter ground remains too lively at Bath for yard fillies
22 April 2025
The ground at Bath on Sunday was much too fast for both Miss Dubai and Peace First on Sunday. After a long break from racing Miss Dubai wouldn't let herself down onto the ground at all, and she can do much better next time. On her first run Chris van Hoorn's homebred filly Peace First did very well in the circumstances to be only ten lengths away in her race, and she will look to fare better on nicer ground next 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.
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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
Mobile:
07768 658056
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Keeper’s Stables
West Ilsley
Newbury
Berkshire
RG20 7AH
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