### [2026-11-3](/feed/2026/11/3/index.md)

##### 2026 Melbourne Cup
# In thoroughbred racing, Point Of Law, trained by Ciaron Maher, wins the 2026 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse in Victoria, Australia. Zahrann and Juja Kibo, also trained by Maher, finish second and third respectively. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP](https://www.afp.com/en/king-charless-former-horse-point-law-wins-melbourne-cup)

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