“Horse racing-Point of Law runs down Royal Supremacy in Melbourne Cup thriller”

Key points

• Point Of Law overhauled Royal Supremacy to win the 166th Melbourne Cup.
• The 4-year-old stallion triumphed by two lengths at Flemington.
• Trainer Ciaron Maher claimed his second Melbourne Cup victory.
• Jockey Ethan Brown, 27, praised Maher and his ride after the race.
• Asterix was scratched hours before the race; trainer Chris Waller fined $50,000.