Point Of Law has won the Melbourne Cup!
Point Of Law, formerly owned by King Charles, has stormed home to win the 2026 Melbourne Cup with Zahrann and Juja Kibo making up the placings.
Just months after leaving the King’s ownership in a deal reportedly worth more than $3million, the Frankel colt rewarded his Australian buyers with a Melbourne Cup triumph.
‘Please don’t wake me up. It’s an amazing feeling,’ jockey Ethan Brown said post-race.
The Ciaron Maher-trained runner overtook Royal Supremacy, who had taken a 20-length lead heading into the final straight.
‘You know I certainly didn’t know that Royal Supremacy would leave by that far. But nothing better than a true stay in test and Point Of Law he’s just thrived,’ Brown said.
‘The top of the straight. I was within striking distance. And then I looked up and Royal Supremacy was about ten in front. I thought, oh no, I’ve left my run too long here, but I have full confidence in the horse.
‘He’s turned a foot for a stage, second to none, and I just had to rely on that. I seen Royal Supremacy on tired legs and when he quickened the way he did, my confidence grew.’
The result meant Maher took the trifecta.
‘It’s been a whirlwind, really, but I’m very proud of all the team. Like to get three horses in the first three spots. I don’t even know where the rest finished yet, but very proud,’ he said.
Co-owner Mike Angie said: ‘A horse bred by a king and queen, trained by a champion, ridden by a brilliant jockey. And owned by a bunch of owners that dare to dream.’
Sons And Lovers was fourth.
