King's former horse wins Australia's prestigious Melbourne Cup
Summary
Australian jockey Ethan Brown rode Point Of Law, formerly owned by King Charles, to victory in the 2026 Melbourne Cup. Brown moved the horse from the middle of the field to the lead in the closing stretch.Key Facts
- Point Of Law was sold by King Charles earlier in 2026 for an undisclosed sum.
- Point Of Law was considered an early favourite for the race.
- Brown overtook Royal Supremacy on the home stretch after trailing by about a dozen lengths.
- The Melbourne Cup has been run in Australia since 1861.
- The race offered a prize of A$10.2 million, equivalent to about US$7.04 million.
- The Melbourne Cup is Australia's third-richest horse race, according to the article.
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