Sportingbet Australia punters have reacted strongly to the weather forecast for the 2012 Sydney To Hobart by unleashing a number of significant bets on Wild Oats XI to claim her sixth line honours victory.

“Straight after the official forecast we took two $10,000 bets on Wild Oats XI and a significant amount of four figure bets,” Sportingbet spokesman Andrew Brown said.

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“It’s been one way traffic for Wild Oats XI and she’s been backed from $1.35 into $1.28 after as much as $1.60 was available at the start of the month.”

Ragamuffin-Loyal has been unwanted with punters and has drifted from $3.60 to $4.50, while Wild Thing has eased slightly from $8.50 to $9.

Wild Oats XI is also a clear cut $1.40 favourite to be the first out of Sydney Heads in front of Ragamuffin-Loyal at $3.25 and Wild Thing at $9.

Loki is a $4 favourite in front of Wild Oats XI at $8 to be the handicap winner.

Sydney to Hobart 2012 Line Honours
Sportingbet Australia Market
Wild Oats X1 $1.28
Ragamuffin-Loyal $4.50
Wild Thing $9
Lahana $17
Loki $51
Black Jack $51
Brindabella $51
Others $67+

Handicap Winner 2012 Sydney to Hobart
Loki $4
Wild Oats XI $8
Living Doll $9
Lahana $10
Celestial $10
AFR Midnight Rambler $11
Shogun $11
Jazz $12
Secret Men’s Business 3.5 $12
Others $13+

First out of the Heads
Wild Oats XI $1.40
Ragamuffin-Loyal $3.25
Wild thing $9
Lahana $12
Any other yacht $15
Others $31+