Forget the Melbourne Cup form guide – this is the horse that has it all

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 2, 2026

If you are looking for the runner that ticks every box for Tuesday’s $10 million feature, you can stop scrolling now. Ciaron Maher’s Point of Law is the one.

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