Denis Coakley's latest news...
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Definite Dream maintains good form at Exeter
13 October 2024
Definite Dream ran a very nice race over an extended two miles at Exeter for Brendan Powell, travelling handily and hurdling very fluently but always hanging to her left through the race, so that a return to a left handed track is now on the agenda. All connections are delighted with her progress at this stage, as this looked to be quite a strong race : the runner up a well regarded French import for the Skeltons, and the winner trained by Henry Daly being very highly rated by top jockey Harry Cobden. Definite Dream was third on this occasion, beaten just seven lengths, and she is surely set to lose her maiden tag in the near future.
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Connie Moon starts to shine at massive odds of 250/1
10 October 2024
Denis and owner Chris van Hoorn were very pleased with the run of Connie Moon over a mile at Kempton, marking a big step forward in just her third run. Travelling very well under jockey Rob Hornby, she closed up inside the quarter mile to go into a clear fourth inside the final furlong, just a few lengths behind the principals. This looked to be an OK race, given that the winner was from the in form Ed Walker stable, coming on from a Newbury debut fourth in a better grade of race, and the second and third were top of the market from the powerhouse Newmarket yards of Gosden and Appleby. It is possible that Connie Moon might find another race this year, but whatever options she takes up she will surely be going close again next time out.
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Recent results feature Definite Dream and Barry's Boy both going close
03 October 2024
The remarkable rainfall through September has led to some difficult going conditions across the country and this has not been to the liking of all of the yard's entries. Up at Kempton there was no joy for Miss Dubai or for Sweet Sister, but in the middle of the month there was still good ground at Worcester for Definite Dream. who was very unlucky not to hace won over two miles. Jockey Jonny Burke reported that her momentum was badly checked by a faller in front of her at the second last hurdle, and she was left five lengths adrift but closing very fast towards the line to finish a narrowly beaten second.
At Haydock Park the ground was soft for Barry's Boy, going over seven furlongs for Cieren Fallon. Racing prominently he raced just behind the leaders and kept on very well into the final fulong. Carried a little left his effort was not rewarded, but connections were delighted with him as he was just over two lengths away from the winner in what looked like a good nursery contest.
This week at Bath the soft ground became heavy after more rain, making the ground very testing indeed for the two runners. Sharma d'Amour ran a fine race in what seemed to be a very good one mile novice stakes. In only her second run she raced prominently and settled much better than at Lingfield, just finding the heavy ground tired her inside the last quarter mile. Jockey George Bass was delighted with the progress she made from her first run, and next time out she will earn her handicap mark. By the time Milvus had his race the ground was still more difficult, and this proved much too heavy for him as he weakened rapidly in the final furlong, having led with another in the first half of the race.
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
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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.
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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.
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