Two big rivals — Comanche vs LawConnect James Mayo and Matt Allen’s 100-foot Maxi Master Lock Comanche strengthened her position as favourite for Line Honours with a commanding victory over her most obvious rival, LawConnect, the two-time defending Line Honours champion owned by Christian Beck. It was a result that resonated well beyond the finishing line. Beating LawConnect decisively in pre-Hobart conditions is never routine, and on Sydney Harbour it sent a clear message: Comanche was fast, sharp, and very much back with unfinished business.