Point Of Law Wins 2026 Melbourne Cup at Flemington
Point Of Law, trained by Ciaron Maher, won the 2026 Melbourne Cup. Zahrann and Juja Kibo, also from the Maher stable, finished second and third.
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Point Of Law, trained by Ciaron Maher, won the 2026 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse in Victoria on 3 November. Zahrann and Juja Kibo, also trained by Maher, finished second and third respectively, giving the stable a clean sweep of the top three places.
The Melbourne Cup is Australia’s most prominent thoroughbred race, run over 3,200 metres. The result marked a dominant performance by Maher’s runners in the country’s premier staying event. Point Of Law had been among the leading contenders in the final markets.
The race attracted its traditional large crowd and international betting interest. Conditions at Flemington were suitable for the distance specialists. The trifecta finish by three horses from the same stable is uncommon in the Cup and will be noted in the event’s historical record.
Maher’s success continues a recent run of strong results in major Australian staying races. Owners and connections of Point Of Law collected the winner’s purse and associated bonuses. Full race times, margins and sectional data were released by Racing Victoria after the event.
