I had three small antepost punts with the idea of laying them for my stake back on the day for a free bet - not one of them has shortened in price. So as I already have an investment in the race (I've since added Double Seven ew) I won't be putting any more money on which is why I haven't really had a good look at the field.
If I was starting afresh with no money invested yet, I'd be very, very interested in Big Shu at 20/1 (5 places ew). Was favourite for the recent cross country race at the Cheltenham festival (came third)- will handle the ground and the distance and a reappearance after 3 and a bit weeks won't be a problem. If it makes it round, I would see it finishing in the first five as a minimum. Even though the fences are safer than they've ever been anything can be brought down by another horse or be taken out of the race in some other way not of their making, Taking all that into account, 20/1 is a belting price and it would be my pick for the value of the race (16/1 with vcbet if you want the additional 6th place)