Cambridge powered to their fourth victory in 5 Boat Races with a gutsy effort towards a resilient Oxford crew.
The winners had rudder points earlier than the race and each blue boats earned early warnings from umpire Tony Reynolds as Oxford, with the burden benefit, pulled forward.
A daring transfer from Cambridge cox Jasper Parish paid off when, judging the circumstances, he determined to steer his crew nearer to the financial institution in Fulham hoping to search out friendlier waters.
That allowed Cambridge to take a half-length’s lead, and whereas Oxford wouldn’t let their opponents get away, it turned out to be an impressed determination from Parish as Cambridge carried their benefit over the end line.
The tip of the race was marred by Oxford crew member Felix Drinkall being carried away on a stretcher having collapsed.
It was reported afterwards that he was aware as he was taken to hospital for additional checks.
Cambridge put in an assured efficiency as they overcame final yr’s defeat to assert a fourth victory in 5 years
Cox Jasper Parish made the daring determination to take Cambridge’s boat over in the direction of Craven Cottage – which paid dividends
Oxford toiled however couldn’t shut the length-gap that had opened up between them and Cambridge
Oxford’s Felix Drinkall is carried away on a stretcher after the lads’s race having collapsed
It was reported afterwards that he was aware as he was rushed to hospital for checks