Will Al Boum Photo Drift?

I think he'll shorten. There will only be 9 or 10 runners, most have major question marks, and money always comes for the champion.

if willie and p.townend have a lgood few winners (more likely than not) then i obviously  can see him shortening  especially if app it chacan and monkfish win the a multi liabilities will be substantial

5/2 might be unimaginative but it is a damn sight more generous than 8/11 Best Mate for his third Gold Cup.

what price would sir rembrant and harbour pilot be against these ?

Cannot see there being much value or offers floating about this year, baldy's may still do their daily odds boosts but they won't be massive. Might get a 5/2 - 3/1 or 10/3 won't get a 5/2 - 4 or 9/2 like we've seen in the past as no shops are open so not as much money floating about, plus no punters on course to form a starting price. Liquidity never been an issue on here during this festival, so if any firms have rolling up multi's can see them hedging back onto the exchange which may well mean the bankers going off much shorter than would otherwise be the case