Cambridge powered to their fourth victory in five Boat Races with a gutsy effort against a resilient Oxford crew.<br /><br />The winners had rudder issues before the race and both blue boats earned early warnings from umpire Tony Reynolds as Oxford, with the weight advantage, pulled ahead.<br /><br />A bold move from Cambridge cox Jasper Parish paid off when judging the conditions, he decided to steer his crew closer to the bank in Fulham hoping to find friendlier waters.<br /><br />That allowed Cambridge to take a half-length's lead, and while Oxford would not let their opponents get away, it turned out to be an inspired decision from Parish as Cambridge carried their advantage over the finish line.<br /><br />The end of the race was marred by Oxford crew member Felix Drinkall being carried away on a stretcher having collapsed.<br /><br />It was reported afterward that he was conscious as he was taken to the hospital for further checks....
