Mahervellous: The 2026 Melbourne Cup that was

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 4, 2026

King Charles III might regret selling Point Of Law after the favourite justified his tag in winning the $10 million Melbourne Cup for trainer Ciaron Maher.

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