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King Charles’s former horse Point of Law wins Melbourne Cup

Short-priced favourite Point of Law on Tuesday surged to victory at the Aus$10 million (US$7.2 million) Melbourne Cup, earning jockey Ethan Brown a debut win in Australia's "race that stops a nation".With 1,000m to go, the lead was 20 lengths…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 5:09 AM
King Charles’s former horse Point of Law wins Melbourne Cup
Key Things to Know
  • King Charles's former horse Point of Law won the 2026 Melbourne Cup at Flemington.
  • Jockey Ethan Brown claimed his debut Melbourne Cup victory aboard the race favorite.
  • Point of Law chased down runner-up Royal Supremacy to secure the win.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Point of Law, a horse bred by King Charles, won the 2026 Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday. Ridden by jockey Ethan Brown and trained by Ciaron Maher, the race favorite chased down Royal Supremacy to secure an emphatic victory in Australia's marquee race.

The victory marked a debut Melbourne Cup triumph for Ethan Brown, coming just three years after a severe racing fall. Trainer Ciaron Maher achieved a notable milestone at the event by filling the top three finishing places at Flemington.

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