Dean Barker and Emirates Team New Zealand regained the momentum in the America's Cup when they pulled ahead of defending champion Oracle Team USA on the fourth leg to win Race 10 by 17 seconds on Sunday on San Francisco Bay.

Team New Zealand, which almost capsized during a 52-second loss on Saturday, leads 7-1 and needs two more wins to claim the Auld Mug for the second time in 18 years.

"I think if you didn't enjoy today's racing you should watch another sport," Barker said.