Point Of Law wins Melbourne Cup as Robbie Williams performs
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 07:15 · Archive
Point Of Law won the 2026 Melbourne Cup, with jockey Ethan Brown reflecting on his recovery from a serious fall.
Point Of Law won the 2026 Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday in a race worth $10.2 million over 3,200 metres. Jockey Ethan Brown rode the winner, which had arrived at the race with an impressive Geelong Cup victory.
Brown's win was particularly significant given his near-fatal fall at Flemington during the 2023 Australian Guineas, which left him with serious internal injuries and required multiple operations. He admitted that he had questioned whether racing was worth the risk to his life before his return to the saddle.
The 24-horse field featured strong international competition, including Irish raiders, and trainers Ciaron Maher and Joseph O'Brien had seven and five runners respectively. Racing Victoria fined trainer Chris Waller $50,000 after Penetrene, a muscle treatment permitted during the week but not on race days, was applied to his New Zealand horse Asterix on the morning of the race. Waller said the application was an honest mistake made under race day pressure, with no blame attaching to his stablehand.
Robbie Williams performed at The Elms Live Stage, while a capacity crowd attended Flemington under forecast rain conditions that affected betting prospects for several leading contenders.
How it is being reported
- Quick hits: A-listers, mistakes and the King's Melbourne Cup connectionThe 2026 Melbourne Cup was over before it even began for one runner, while another couldn't emulate his namesake's story, as celebrities stole the show on and off the course. Here's the quick hits from the 2026 Melbourne Cup.ABC News Australia · 3 Nov, 06:59
- Melbourne Cup 2026: Latest tips, odds, fashion and trackside drama as Australia counts down to the big raceFollow the Melbourne Cup action live, from last-minute tips and betting moves to fashion, results and trackside dramaDaily Mail Sport · 2 Nov, 22:47
- Melbourne Cup 2026: Your complete guide to every runner, why they can win and what could stop themEvery Melbourne Cup runner assessed, with TAB odds, winning chances and the doubts that could derail them.Daily Mail Sport · 2 Nov, 21:30
In this story: Point Of Law · Ethan Brown · Ciaron Maher · Joseph O'Brien · Chris Waller · Robbie Williams · Flemington · Melbourne Cup
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