It took 166 years for a trainer to nail the Cup trifecta. And Ciaron Maher’s not stopping there

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 4, 2026

Point of Law was in good shape after his phenomenal Melbourne Cup win, achieved at just his sixth start. What’s next for the fast-finishing three-year-old is yet to be decided.

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