Maher targets second Melbourne Cup with record eight runners

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 02:49 · Archive

Trainer Ciaron Maher has eight horses in the Melbourne Cup on 3 November, led by favourite Point Of Law.

Trainer Ciaron Maher has eight horses positioned in the top 25 entries for the $10.2 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington on 3 November, potentially making up one-third of the field. This is a record for Maher's stable, surpassing previous years when he had multiple runners.

Point Of Law, a $6 favourite, leads Maher's assault. The horse was bought from King Charles III's stable after winning the Group 3 Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket in July with only four starts. He won the Geelong Cup last Wednesday. Juja Kibo, another Maher runner, is priced at $15 after securing a ballot exemption by winning the Moonee Valley Gold Cup. Maher also has Shockletz, Mr Monaco, Middle Earth, Royal Supremacy, Saint George and Zahrann in the mix.

Maher won the 2022 Melbourne Cup with Gold Trip. He said of this year's hand: 'I think this is the strongest hand I've had. It's certainly the biggest, but there are some very talented horses in there.'

How it is being reported

• Maher banks on royal regret with record Cup handKing Charles is expected to be watching Point Of Law closely in the Melbourne Cup as Ciaron Maher eyes his second success in the race that stops a nation.The West Australian · 26 Oct, 02:20
• Maher banks on royal regret with record Cup handKing Charles is expected to be watching Point Of Law closely in the Melbourne Cup as Ciaron Maher eyes his second success in the race that stops a nation.Perth Now · 26 Oct, 02:19

In this story: Ciaron Maher · King Charles III · Point Of Law · Melbourne Cup · Flemington

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