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# Point of Law Wins Melbourne Cup for King Charles

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- Created on Nov 3, 2026

> He's just thrived. There's nothing better than a true staying test. It's a result of the last 10 years and, without getting too carried away, I'm thrilled.
>
> — aapnews.aap.com.au

**3.75** lengths Point of Law winning margin

[betsy.com.au](https://betsy.com.au/2026-melbourne-cup-winner-results/?utm_source=slatesource)

## 2026 Melbourne Cup finishing order

Place

Horse

Jockey

Trainer

1st

Point of Law

Ethan Brown

Ciaron Maher

2nd

Zahrann

Ben Melham

Ciaron Maher

3rd

Juja Kibo

Sam Clipperton

Ciaron Maher

4th

Sons and Lovers

D Browne McMonagle

Joseph O'Brien

5th

Royal Supremacy

Ben Allen

Ciaron Maher

[abc.net.au](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-03/melbourne-cup-point-of-law-wins-for-ciaron-maher/107341548?utm_source=slatesource)

Point of Law: from royal stud to Melbourne Cup09.07.2026 – 03.11.2026

09.07.2026Won G3 Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket in royal colours -- King Charles and Queen Camilla

09.07.2026

13.08.2026Sold by King Charles to Ciaron Maher syndicate for reported multi-million-pound fee

13.08.2026

01.10.2026Arrived in Australia; transferred to Maher stable

01.10.2026

21.10.2026Won Geelong Cup on Australian debut -- sixth career start

21.10.2026

03.11.2026Won 166th Melbourne Cup at Flemington by 3.75 lengths

03.11.2026

[attheraces.com](https://www.attheraces.com/news/2026/August/13/point-of-law-sold-to-continue-his-career-in-australia?utm_source=slatesource)

## Records broken

Ciaron Maher became the first trainer in history to complete a Melbourne Cup trifecta (1st, 2nd and 3rd all from his stable). He also set a new record of seven runners in a single Cup, surpassing Robert Hickmott's six in 2013. Point of Law is only the third Northern Hemisphere three-year-old to win the Melbourne Cup after Rekindling (2017) and Cross Counter (2018), and became the fourth horse to complete the Geelong Cup-Melbourne Cup double in the same year. As breeder, King Charles was named recipient of the breeders' award at Flemington. The $10.2 million prize money winner's share goes to the Australian syndicate.

[canberratimes.com.au](https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9384715/point-of-law-wins-the-2026-melbourne-cup/?utm_source=slatesource)

## Jockey Ethan Brown's comeback

Brown, 25, from Alice Springs, suffered a near-fatal fall at Flemington during the 2023 Australian Guineas, losing five and a half litres of blood. He required multiple surgeries and six months of recovery before returning to racing. He credited trainer Maher's unwavering support for his return. His victory at the 2026 Melbourne Cup -- on the same track where he nearly died -- is one of Australian racing's most remarkable comeback stories.

[abc.net.au](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-02/fall-and-rise-of-alice-springs-jockey-ethan-brown-melbourne-cup/105959830?utm_source=slatesource)

What comes next

20%

Prize money formally distributed -- AUD $10.2 million total purse

Post-race stewards inquiry into Asterix scratching (Penetrene medication) -- Waller stable response

King Charles named breeders' award recipient at Flemington ceremony

Point of Law future plans -- southern hemisphere summer campaign possible

167th Melbourne Cup -- first Tuesday November 2027

[abc.net.au](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-03/melbourne-cup-2026-live-flemington/107335812?utm_source=slatesource)

[ABC News: Point of Law wins Melbourne Cup for Ciaron Maher](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-03/melbourne-cup-point-of-law-wins-for-ciaron-maher/107341548?utm_source=slatesource)

[Thoroughbred Daily News: Frankel's Point of Law wins Melbourne Cup](https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/frankels-point-of-law-wins-the-melbourne-cup/?utm_source=slatesource)

[Betsy: 2026 Melbourne Cup winner and full results](https://betsy.com.au/2026-melbourne-cup-winner-results/?utm_source=slatesource)