Favourite Point of Law won the 2026 Melbourne Cup at Flemington, capping a historic trifecta sweep for trainer Ciaron Maher and an emotional victory for jockey Ethan Brown.

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People Point of Law Wins 2026 Melbourne Cup as Ciaron Maher Secures Historic Trifecta
Melbourne Cup 2026 field: Ciaron Maher and Joseph O'Brien set to dominate Flemington
Ciaron Maher targets a record eight runners while Irish trainer Joseph O'Brien prepares five, with the two stables dominating over half of the 2026 Melbourne Cup field.
Australia tops medal tally today: Delta Goodrem shines as Glasgow Games close
Australia dominated the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing top of the medal table with 70 gold medals. Delta Goodrem headlined a vibrant closing ceremony as the event flag handed over to India for 2030.
