British bookmarkers say Helen Clark is the clear favourite to be the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Bookmakers have slashed the odds for the former New Zealand Prime Minister to secure the top job, after a surge of betting support.
William Hill says Ms Clark's easily the best-backed contender, and her odds have been cut to 5/2. Last week the bookie had her at 7/2, equal with Bulgarian candidate Irina Bokova.
"We had identified Helen Clark as one of the front-runners as soon as she announced that she was interested in the role, but she has been easily the best-backed contender and we've had to cut her odds significantly," says Hill spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Ms Bokova's odds have lengthened to 9/2.
William Hill's long-list includes names who haven't even put their hands up for the job, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel on 8/1 and UK Prime Minister David Cameron, 33/1.
Mr Sharpe says either way, it's likely a woman will take the UN's top job when the vote takes place later this year.
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