Maher-trained horses sweep top three in 2026 Melbourne Cup

Maher-trained horses sweep top three in 2026 Melbourne Cup

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Fox Sports reported that Point Of Law, trained by Ciaron Maher, won the 2026 Melbourne Cup on 3 November, with Zahrann finishing second and Juja Kibo third, securing prize-money shares for Maher. The Age earlier highlighted Maher’s historic trifecta as his horses filled the top three positions. In a separate incident, Racing Victoria fined trainer Chris Waller $50,000 after his horse Asterix was withdrawn for using the prohibited topical medication Penetrene, leaving 23 runners in the race.

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Melbourne, Australia

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November 03, 2026
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Trainer Ciaron Maher earns $659,000 from Melbourne Cup victories
Trainer Ciaron Maher earns $659,000 from Melbourne Cup victories

Nine.com.au • 03 Nov 20:42

Ciaron Maher collected $659,000 in prize-money shares after his horses secured the top three positions in the Lexus Melbourne Cup.

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Point of Law triumphs in 2026 Melbourne Cup
Point of Law triumphs in 2026 Melbourne Cup

Fox Sports • 03 Nov 04:38

Point of Law secured victory in the 2026 Melbourne Cup, with Zahrann finishing second and Juja Kibo third.

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Ethan Brown rides former royal horse Point of Law to Melbourne Cup victory
Ethan Brown rides former royal horse Point of Law to Melbourne Cup victory

BBC • 03 Nov 04:17

Australian jockey Ethan Brown guided Point of Law, previously owned by King Charles, to win the Melbourne Cup, while a medication breach led to a fine for trainer Chris Waller.

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Point Of Law claims Melbourne Cup in Maher-trained historic trifecta
Point Of Law claims Melbourne Cup in Maher-trained historic trifecta

The Age • 03 Nov 04:10

Ciaron Maher-trained Point Of Law won the 166th Melbourne Cup, completing a rare trainer trifecta as two other Maher horses placed second and third.

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Trainer Chris Waller fined $50,000 after horse Asterix scratched from Melbourne Cup
Trainer Chris Waller fined $50,000 after horse Asterix scratched from Melbourne Cup

Fox Sports • 03 Nov 02:22

Racing Victoria fined trainer Chris Waller $50,000 after his horse Asterix was withdrawn for having the prohibited topical medication Penetrene applied on race day, leaving 23 runners for the 2026 Melbourne Cup.

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