Punxsutawney Phil

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🐎 Horse Profile: Punxsutawney Phil (IRE)

  • Foaled: February 5, 2017

  • Color: Bay

  • Sire: Shirocco (GER)

  • Dam: Chilly Filly (IRE)

  • Dam's Sire: Montjeu (IRE)

  • Breeder: Dan Gilbert

  • Owner: Ursa Major Racing Ltd & Partner

  • Trainer: Mark Walford

🏇 Racing Style & Strengths

Punxsutawney Phil is a versatile National Hunt gelding who has demonstrated competitiveness in hurdle races over distances ranging from 2m 4f to nearly 3m. He tends to race prominently and has shown resilience, particularly on good to soft ground conditions. His recent performances indicate a return to form, making him a contender in his class.​

🧬 Pedigree Insights

Sired by Shirocco, a Group 1-winning stallion known for producing tough, versatile runners, and out of Chilly Filly, a daughter of Montjeu, Punxsutawney Phil boasts a pedigree that combines stamina and class. This lineage suggests an aptitude for middle to long-distance races and a potential for versatility on various ground conditions.​

🏠 Ownership & Training

Owned by Ursa Major Racing Ltd & Partner and trained by Mark Walford, Punxsutawney Phil has been carefully managed to optimize his performance in handicap hurdle races. The team's strategic placement in suitable races has allowed him to capitalize on his strengths, resulting in recent successes and consistent performances

Racing post form
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