“Point of Law wins 2026 Melbourne Cup: Ciaron Maher trains historic trifecta at Flemington” — what this page in the network covers. Point of Law stormed home to win the 2026 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse, with jockey Ethan Brown guiding the favourite to victory in the $10m race. The Ciaron Maher-trained horse chased down stablemate Royal Supremacy, who had led by 20 lengths at one stage, to claim Australia's most famous The Ciaron Maher-trained horse chased down stablemate Royal Supremacy, who had led by 20 lengths at one stage, to claim Australia's most famous race.
Maher achieved a remarkable feat by training the first three placegetters, with Zahrann and Juja Kibo completing the trifecta. The win cements Maher's status as one of the country's premier trainers and delivers a career-defining moment for Brown. For punters and racing fans, the result underscores the dominance of Maher's stable in staying races. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.