Melbourne Cup 2026: King Charles’ former horse Point of Law storms home to win
Point Of Law, previously owned by the King and Queen, ran out a decisive winner of a Ciaron Maher dominated Lexus Melbourne Cup in Flemington.
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 about 20 lengths at one point.
Point of Law ridden by Ethan Brown has won Australia's "race that stops a nation".
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