Weird Al was today ruled out of the RSA after sustaining a suspected stress facture of his off-fore cannon.
The injury to Ian Williams star emerged after a workout this morning but is not beleived to be career threatening.
The seven-year-old, who was unbeaten in three starts over fences this season, had been a general 7-1 third favourite for the Cheltenham showpiece.
Nicky Henderson's Long Run is now as short as 2-1 to land the spoils, with stablemate Punchestowns next in at a general 3-1.
Diamond Harry is the new third favoruite at 7s, whilst Weapons Amnesty is continiung to attract each-way support and is now generally a 9-1 shot although Ladbrokes still go a standout 10s.
