Point Of Law leads Melbourne Cup betting as Maher builds strong team
Point Of Law heads the 2026 Melbourne Cup odds following his impressive Geelong Cup victory, with the Ciaron Maher-trained import leading a substantial prospective team for the stable.
Point Of Law and international raider Trustyourinstinct are the only two runners in single figures in the supplied market update, establishing them as the clear betting leaders.
Listed to carry 53kg, Point Of Law has emerged as a major contender through his Geelong success.
Trustyourinstinct, prepared by Joseph O’Brien, occupies the second line of betting and is allocated 57kg in the provisional field.
Despite losing Saint George, Maher could still have eight runners in the anticipated 24-horse line-up.
Alongside Point Of Law, the stable’s provisional representatives are Juja Kibo, Mr Monaco, Shockletz, Middle Earth, Royal Supremacy, Zahrann and Soul Of Spain’s stable rival in the field, with the supplied list actually placing Soul Of Spain under Chris Waller.
Correction-free reading of that provisional list gives Maher seven other contenders: Juja Kibo, Mr Monaco, Shockletz, Middle Earth, Royal Supremacy and Zahrann—six alongside Point Of Law, for seven in total.
O’Brien also has a strong prospective hand, with Defiantly, Sons And Lovers, Goodie Two Shoes and James J Braddock joining Trustyourinstinct.
The final composition of both teams remains subject to acceptances, with the barrier draw and confirmed riding engagements still to come.
