Consistent mare well in at the weights in tight Punchestown hurdle

Punchestown will host Sunday's jumps card in IrelandCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Black Tears
1.05 Punchestown
1pt win

The Willie Mullins duo of Elimay and Buildmeupbuttercup look likely to dominate the market for this Listed mares' hurdle, but Black Tears could represent a decent alternative.

Second in this last year to Stormy Ireland, the Gordon Elliott-trained six-year-old emerges nicely at the weights on official figures, second only on published ratings to Magic Of Light, with whom she is 9lb well in.

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Published on 14 November 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 13:57, 14 November 2020

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