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Melbourne Cup 2026: King Charles’ former horse Point of Law storms home to win

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BBCMelbourne Cup 2026: King Charles’ former horse Point of Law storms home to win
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Point of Law won the 2026 Melbourne Cup, known as Australia's "race that stops a nation," according to the BBC. The Guardian added that Ethan Brown rode the winning horse after chasing down Royal Supremacy in a thrilling finish. The Guardian also reported that trainer Ciaron Maher swept the top three finishing spots at Flemington, and that Point of Law entered the race as the favorite.

Written by HeadlineShine from 2 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.

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