Denis Coakley's latest news...
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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.
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Straight mile at Newcastle proves a straightforward WINNER FOR BARRY'S BOY
23 March 2026
Making it two wins in two days for the yard, Barry's Boy justified strong market support and clear favouritism to take out the mile handicap in accomplished style on Saturday evening. With the owner Simon Pollard on hand to witness the victory, George Bass did the job well to the delight of all connections. Drawn 11 of 11 runners he took Barry's Boy forward smartly from the break to head a group of five horses on the stand side, as the field split into two separate groups across the width of the track. Travelling smoothly and lengthening well from halfway ahead of the slipstreaming second favourite, George then asked Barry's Boy to extend entering the last two furlongs. This he did very well, such that the stand side group asserted in the closing stages and Barry's Boy was always doing enough inside the last half furlong to maintain his lead and to win by a neck crossing the winning line. Hopefully the horse can now improve further and go on to win again for Simon and Denis.
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Denis and Barbara delighted with MY FERMOY ON HIS SECOND WIN
21 March 2026
Jockey Billy Loughnane surged to success aboard My Fermoy last night at Wolverhampton, the Kodiac gelding landing a nice prize for connections by winning over an extended nine furlongs. Taking My Fermoy quickly forward from the gate, drawn in the middle of a dozen runners, Billy then waited for some cover in running from the wider drawn horses, but when it came by the first bend this only served to light up My Fermoy so he really took some settling. Managing to switch him off in fourth, and then travel smoothly around the circuit the jockey wisely took his time to choose a slot to make his run up the home straight. Electing to come three wide of a line of four, My Fermoy was able to show he had more left, although he was carried to his right by the leader, and inside the last 75 yards he eased forward to prevail by half a length at the line. Billy reported that he really liked the horse and feels he will go on to better things. For Denis and Barbara this is quite an exciting prospect now, for a horse that has been so progressive throughout his time at Keeper's Stables
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……
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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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