# The secret Melbourne Cup clause that earned King Charles a bounty

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1 outlet covering · First listed: Sydney Morning Herald, Nov 10, 2026, 1:05 AM · Read it: <https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/king-s-ransom-point-of-law-s-famous-cup-win-earns-king-charles-a-bounty-20261110-p61d1c.html>

The King’s racing operation knew Point Of Law was a chance to win the Melbourne Cup when they sold him to Australian interests, so they made sure they were barracking for a win last Tuesday.

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- Nov 10, 2026, 1:05 AM: [The secret Melbourne Cup clause that earned King Charles a bounty](<https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/king-s-ransom-point-of-law-s-famous-cup-win-earns-king-charles-a-bounty-20261110-p61d1c.html>) — Sydney Morning Herald (Newspaper, Australia)
  The King’s racing operation knew Point Of Law was a chance to win the Melbourne Cup when they sold him to Australian interests, so they made sure they were barracking for a win last Tuesday.
