Point Of Law's rivals finished some distance behind him in the Melbourne Cup. Photo / Photosport

Ben Melham (Zahrann, 2nd, 3.75L): “Terrific. Had a good run. Felt like the winner at the top of the straight. Pretty freakish win by the winner.”

Sam Clipperton (Juja Kibo, 3rd, 3.81L): “Couldn’t be more proud of his effort. He’s run out of his skin and for a fleeting moment