New Zealand boat Caro is one of the fancied contenders for overall Sydney to Hobart yacht race honours

Australian yachts have taken overall honours in each of the last four races, and 12 of the last 13.

But owner Matt Allen is not racing Ichi Ban after its record-equalling third win last year, so there'll be plenty of capable hopefuls challenging for the Tattersall Cup.

Supermaxi Hamilton Island Wild Oats...formerly knows as Wild Oats 11, is chasing a 10th line honours win when the race begins tomorrow.