Point Of Law is first past the post in thrilling Melbourne Cup finish. Chris Waller explains the mistake that led to Asterix being scratched from the Melbourne Cup in disappointing scenes for owners. The Ciaron Maher-trained Point Of Law has won the Melbourne Cup, at just his sixth start. Ridden by Ethan Brown, Point Of Law had to reel in his stablemate, Royal Supremacy, who spaced the field.