The party that stops the nation: Melbourne Cup revellers let their hair down after Point of Law wins the world's richest handicap horse race

This year's race was won by Point Of Law, formerly owned by King Charles , with Zahrann and Juja Kibo making up the placings. Just months after leaving the King's ownership in a deal reportedly worth more than $3million, the Frankel colt rewarded his Australian buyers with a Melbourne Cup triumph. 'You know I certainly didn't know that Royal Supremacy would leave by that far. But nothing better than a true stay in test and Point Of Law he's just thrived,' Brown said. 'The top of the straight. I was within striking distance.