Point Of Law, the horse previously owned by King Charles, won the 2026 Melbourne Cup in a thrilling finish. The race took place at Flemington, where the sun shone brightly as the horses competed. Trainer Ciaron Maher celebrated a historic trifecta with Zahrann and Juja Kibo.
Point Of Law overcame a 20-length deficit in the final stretch to claim victory. The horse surged past frontrunner Royal Supremacy to cross the line first. The win came after a dramatic turn of events for jockey Ethan Brown.
Ethan Brown had a near-fatal fall at Flemington three years ago. His career and life were at risk during that incident. Today, he rode Point Of Law to a triumphant victory. The win was described as inspirational by those who witnessed it.
The Melbourne Cup, held on Tuesday, had a total prize money of A$10.2 million. The race marked the 166th running of the event. Ciaron Maher’s success with three winning horses set a new record.
The race was watched by thousands of spectators at Flemington. The atmosphere was electric as the final stretch approached. Point Of Law’s late surge was the highlight of the day. The victory was a testament to resilience and skill.
