AUSTRALIAN supermaxi Wild Oats won the 62nd Sydney to Hobart yacht race yesterday, becoming the first yacht in 42 years to notch up back-to-back victories in the bluewater classic.

TRIUMPH Hurdle-winning trainer Philip Hobbs took the top honours at Exeter yesterday with a double courtesy of Cousin Nicky and Wellbeing.

THE Australian supermaxi Wild Oats won the 61st Sydney to Hobart yacht race in record time yesterday, despite breaking its mainsail in the final stretch.