Man a sports psychologist would have a field day reading the body language in the press conferences. DB looks deflated and tired. JS looks like he's staring at a juicy steak. I think at this point Oracle just wants it more.
That reach was telling. Oracle got up on the foils faster and thats what got them the nose out and then the ability to extend on that first downwind leg is paramount.
It definitely did. I thought Oracle was going to be toast on that start until they got clear of the line and were already on their foils. It's amazing how much faster they have made this boat in such a short time.
I still can't decide if I think Oracle can reclaim the lead if they get behind on the start. NZ stuck with them but couldn't get close enough to challenge Oracle....would Oracle have the same issue? The times in the past that Oracle was behind, they seemed to knock a little harder on NZ's door....I can't decide.
