Melbourne Cup 2026: King Charles’ former horse Point of Law storms home to win

The Guardian Sport Tuesday 03 November 2026, 04:30 UTC By Guardian sport 1 min read

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Jockey Ethan Brown salutes after chasing down Royal SupremacyWinning trainer Ciaron Maher fills top three places at FlemingtonFavourite Point of Law won the 2026 Melbourne Cup after chasing down Royal Supremacy in a thrilling feature race at Flemington Racecourse. Jockey Ethan Brown guided the Ciaron Maher-trained horse to victory in the $10m race after Royal Supremacy – another in Maher’s stable – had led by 20 lengths at one point.

Jockey Ethan Brown salutes after chasing down Royal Supremacy
Winning trainer Ciaron Maher fills top three places at Flemington

Favourite Point of Law won the 2026 Melbourne Cup after chasing down Royal Supremacy in a thrilling feature race at Flemington Racecourse.

Jockey Ethan Brown guided the Ciaron Maher-trained horse to victory in the $10m race after Royal Supremacy – another in Maher’s stable – had led by 20 lengths at one point.

Melbourne Cup 2026: King (ORG) Charles (PERSON) Point of Law (ORG) Ethan Brown (PERSON) Royal SupremacyWinning (ORG) Ciaron Maher (PERSON) FlemingtonFavourite Point of Law (ORG) Melbourne Cup (EVENT) Royal Supremacy (ORG) Flemington Racecourse (ORG) Maher (PERSON)

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