Will Cambridge Heavyweights Crush Bookies?

A further stat has come out in Cambridge's favour after the crew weighed in at an average of 9 ounces heavier than their rivals Oxford - two thirds of all previous races have been won by the heavier crew. As a result, Cambridge are the red hot 4/7 favourites for this year's race with William Hill who offer 5/4 for an Oxford victory.

William Hill have also cut the price of either boat sinking in the race from 33/1 to 25/1 as the Met Office forecast has deteriorated.

"All the stats seem to point to a Cambridge victory which has not escaped punters, with over 90% of bets accepted so far on the light blues. It looks like the only thing that will save us is Cambridge sinking which has shortened from 33/1 to 25/1." said William Hill 's spokesman Rupert Adams.

William Hill odds to win the Boat Race: 4/7 Cambridge, 5/4 Oxford, 100/1 Dead Heat.

Who will win the toss? - 10/11 Cambridge, 10/11 Oxford.

Length Of Winning Margin: 11/8 Between two and three lengths, 7/4 Over three, 2/1 Two or less

Specials:

6/1 for the record time to be beaten (16 minutes and 19 seconds).

25/1 either or both boats to sink. (last sinking occurred - 1978, Cambridge).

250/1 for race to be postponed due to Water based animals on the course (Hippo & Crocs included).