SEVER'S A CUT ABOVE

Bandey’s raider looks sharp at Lingfield

- BY JOE PUNTER

SEVERANA (1.30) can be a real Christmas cracker and earn us some welcome spending money at Lingfield.

Just the two meetings and quality isn't high with big guns being prepped for big festive targets but a winner is still a winner and Severana has a shot.

This Shantou mare built on her debut promise when landing a bumper at Uttoxeter back in July and now starts off hurdling.

Richard Bandey’s yard had a winner at Exeter last week, suggesting the stable is on the up, and Gavin Sheehan is doing the steering.

BUCKSY DES EPEIRES (3.00) is given another chance to prove his quality for Venetia Williams.

It was an extremely disappointing effort last time having been a warm favourite on his return at Fontwell in October.