Melbourne Cup 2026 finishing order from first to last

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Melbourne Cup 2026 finishing order from first to last. (2026, November 3). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-03/melbourne-cup-2026-finishing-order-from-first-to-last/107340766

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In the 116th Melbourne Cup in 2026, Point Of Law won the race, followed by Zahrann and Juja Kibo to complete a trifecta for trainer Ciaron Maher. The full finishing order included 23 horses with Asterix scratched before the event.

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Point Of Law, trained by Ciaron Maher and ridden by Ethan Brown, won the 166th running of the $10.2 million Melbourne Cup on November 3, 2026. The horse had previously been owned by King Charles III before being sold earlier this year for an undisclosed amount. Point Of Law, which was considered a strong contender based on its victory in the Geelong Cup, overtook Royal Supremacy late in the race to secure the win. Zahrann and Juja Kibo finished second and third respectively, giving Maher a trifecta. The race saw the unexpected disqualification of Chris Waller's Asterix due to a rule violation involving an anti-inflammatory oil applied by stable staff.

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