The Kosciuszko 2025 race ran on Saturday October 18 at Randwick, Sydney, Australia and was won by the widely drawn first-up favourite Clear Thinking ($3.70)!
| 11. Clear Thinking (13) J: Tyler Schiller 53.5kg x125xT: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich | ||
| 7. Gallant Star (3) J: Zac Lloyd 57.5kg 1424xT: Brett Robb | ||
| 13. Chidiac (9) J: Jason Collett 53kg 9x128T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough | ||
| 8. Lisztomania (14) J: Kerrin McEvoy 55.5kg 1224xT: Todd Payne | ||
| 14. So You Pence (10) J: Ashley Morgan 53kg 116x2T: Matthew Dale | ||
| 1. Front Page (6) J: Tim Clark 60kg 2010xT: Matthew Dale | ||
| 6. Boston Rocks (1) J: Tommy Berry 57.5kg 1x393T: Matthew Dale | ||
| 4. Melody Again (8) J: Christian Reith 58kg 0x11xT: Scott Singleton | ||
| 5. Golden Decade (11) J: Michael Dee 58kg 17x16T: Matthew Dunn | ||
| 12. Without Parallel (2) J: Craig Williams 53.5kg 1x115T: Matthew Dunn |
The Kosciuszko Info
- 2025 The Kosciuszko Date: Saturday the 18th of October 2025
- Track Location: Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Distance: 1,200m
- Conditions: Set Weights plus Penalties, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, for NSW Country/ACT trained horses only
- Status: Unlisted
- Prize Money (AUD): $2,000,000
- First Run: 2018
- Reigning The Kosciuszko Winner: Clear Thinking (2025)
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The Kosciuszko is a crucial sprint test for the top country trained racehorses in New South Wales and the ACT as they face off in the special conditions, six-furlong speed race on one of the biggest days of the entire spring carnival – The Everest Day.
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TAB NZ provides in-depth analysis, form guides, and betting insights to help you navigate the competitive field of country-trained spring contenders racing on the grand stage at Royal Randwick in October.
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The Kosciuszko Fast Facts
- Last mare to win The Kosciuszko: Clear Thinking (2025)
- Last multiple The Kosciuszko: Front Page (2022 & 2023)
- Last favourite to win The Kosciuszko: Clear Thinking ($3.70 in 2025)
- Notable Fact: Not only did Front Page become the first horse dual The Kosciuszko winner he led all-the-way both times!
The Kosciuszko betting takes place on the popular The Kosciuszko race which is held at Royal Randwick Racecourse on a Saturday in mid to late October annually as part of the huge The Everest Day card.
The Kosciuszko odds are offered on the special conditions event during the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival, and the field attracts a host of quality country-trained horses from NSW and the ACT with may racing on a massive metropolitan race day for the first time.
The Kosciuszko Australia’s most popular horse race for country trained horses and has been run and won since 2018 when Belflyer became the inaugural champion.
The Kosciuszko history shows the event was introduced by Racing NSW after the enormous success of The Everest slot race, which is now a Group 1 race offering $20 million in prizemoney making it the world’s richest turf race!
The Kosciuszko is a scaled-down version of The Everest, specifically for horses trained in country New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Horses must be legitimately under the care of a NSW country trainer to be eligible for a spot in the field.
It is a unique race run over 1200m with an attractive $2,000,000 prize purse. Unlike most races, its 14 runners are determined by a sweepstakes-style draw.
New South Wales residents can buy $5 tickets, and in mid-September, 14 tickets are randomly drawn. The lucky ticket holders then have the chance to negotiate with the owners of eligible country-trained horses to secure a runner for the race and agree on a prize money split.
In 2025, horses that are the winner of a Group 1 race, The Everest or The Golden Eagle run after midnight on 31 December 2023 are ineligible.
A Brief History of The Kosciuszko
The inaugural running of The Kosciuszko in 2018 featured horses from all over New South Wales, including some elite stakes runners. The race was a wet affair, taking place on a heavy track after a day of intermittent rain.
In 2019, a Canberra-trained runner took home the prize, with the past two Country Championships winners and the most recent Provincial Championships winner finishing just behind in second, third, and fourth place. The 2020 edition saw a dramatic victory for It’s Me, who overcame pre-race issues and a late veterinary clearance to win.
The race has since seen several memorable moments:
- Art Cadeau made history by becoming the first horse to complete the Country Championships and Kosciuszko double.
- Front Page became the first two-time winner, leading from start to finish on both occasions.
- In 2024, Far Too Easy finally claimed victory after finishing behind Front Page twice, getting his redemption in a strong field that also included notable runners like Tanglewood, Boom Torque, and Bandi’s Boy.
- Clear Thinking became the second mare to win when saluting as the first-up favourite.
The Everest Day
The Everest Day betting is dominated by online The Everest bets, but there are also a host of exciting support races that the TAB NZ offer top Randwick, spring racing odds on.
The prestige of The Everest and lucrative stakes on offer for it and the other races in Sydney that day make it a standout program for spring betting.
The other Group 1 race on The Everest Day is the A$5 million King Charles III Stakes (1600m) for the milers.
The other key The Everest Day races to check out our insider Randwick racing tips for include the:
- A$2,000,000 The Kosciuszko (1200m) which is the richest race for country-trained horses,
- Group 3 A$2,000,000 Sydney Stakes (1200m),
- Group 3 A$1,000,000 Silver Eagle(1300m),
- Group 3 A$250,000 Angst Stakes (1600m),
- A$500,000 ATC St Leger Stakes (2600m),
- Listed A$200,000 Reginald Allen Quality (1400m), and the
- A$160,000 Big Dance Wild Card (1600m).
In Melbourne on The Everest Day the action at Caulfield Racecourse is headlined by the leading Melbourne Cup lead-up race, the A$5 million Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m).
In 2024 trainer Ciaron Maher won The Everest / Caulfield Cup double on the same day with Bella Nipotina (The Everest, Randwick, Sydney) and Duke De Sessa (Caulfield Cup, Caulfield, Melbourne).
Get the best The Everest Day racing odds for Sydney, racing stats, previews, form and insider tips on races like the meeting’s feature Group 1 races now at the TAB NZ!
Expert Tips on the 2025 The Kosciuszko
Stay tuned for our expert tips and The Kosciuszko betting predictions ahead of this year’s race at Randwick.
To Win: No. 12 Without Parallel ($7 at time of publish) – BET NOW
There’s been some early market support for WITHOUT PARALLEL (2) to take out The Kosciuszko, and I’m happy to follow the money trail. I liked her when she was at longer odds, but that market move gives me extra confidence heading into Saturday’s feature. The Matthew Dunn-trained Time Test mare will be ridden by Craig Williams from a perfect barrier two draw, and the talented four-year-old boasts a faultless two-from-two record over 1200m — the same trip she faces again this weekend. She was electric two starts back at Rosehill, putting nearly five lengths on her rivals on a Heavy (10) track, showing exactly how devastating she can be when conditions suit. Last time out, she finished fifth at the same venue over 1100m, fading late after working early, but that can easily be forgiven. She now returns to her preferred distance, drops back to 53.5kg, and has been kept fresh with a 50-day break — a pattern she thrives on. With her record, a gun jockey booked, and an ideal setup, this could be the run that takes Without Parallel from quiet country achiever to feature-race star. Fresh, fit, and back to her favourite trip — Without Parallel looks perfectly placed to make the climb to the top of the mountain.
The Kosciuszko Tips
The Kosciuszko tips on which horse will win the next edition of the event flood in as the countdown to the important Randwick race heats up.
The Kosciuszko tips on what horse will win The Kosciuszko this year are highly sought after by smart punters and racing fans every season.
When looking at The Kosciuszko race tips it is important to consider factors including:
- What horses in The Kosciuszko field are proven over the distance?
- Who the key The Kosciuszko trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in The Kosciuszko field this year?
- The Kosciuszko barrier statistics and where your The Kosciuszko betting selections are drawn.
- The Kosciuszko horses that are racing first-up and have a good record fresh.
How long does it take to know if you placed a winning The Kosciuszko race tip? The event itself takes around 1 minute and 10 seconds for competing horses to run the 1,200m trip depending on track conditions.
The official The Kosciuszko winner and winning The Kosciuszko trifecta are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish The Kosciuszko result.
What are the best The Kosciuszko lead-up races to look at when placing a The Kosciuszko bet?
When placing a bet on The Kosciuszko, several key lead-up races have proven to be strong indicators of form and suitability for the 1200m sprint at Randwick.
Here’s a comprehensive list of the best lead-up races to consider:
- Ramornie Handicap (1200m) at Grafton in July: A Listed sprint that attracts many Kosciuszko contenders. Horses like Far Too Easy and Front Page have used it as a springboard to Kosciuszko success. Look for horses that finish strongly or handle pressure in large fields.
- Country Championships Final (1400m) at Randwick in the Autumn: Although contested over a slightly longer distance, it showcases the best NSW country-trained horses. Art Cadeau won both the Country Championships and The Kosciuszko.
- Tamworth Cup (1400m) at Tamworth in April: A strong regional race that tests stamina and class. Horses that perform well here often transition successfully to shorter Kosciuszko distances.
- Highway Handicap Series (1000m to 1400m) in Sydney weekly: Restricted to country-trained horses, these races offer a direct comparison to Kosciuszko conditions.
Australian-Bred Horses in The Kosciuszko
Betting on the Australian-bred horses in the field is key as The Kosciuszko tips favour the proven local hopes who won every edition of the race until the 2025 success of the British bred mare Clear Thinking (GB) in 2025.
The Kosciuszko Tips for a Trifecta
The Kosciuszko tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in The Kosciuszko results.
The horse to finish on top of The Kosciuszko trifecta is your The Kosciuszko winner, the runner who outsprinted all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.
Placing a The Kosciuszko trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.
A The Kosciuszko trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on The Kosciuszko to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.
Adding the favourite into your The Kosciuszko trifecta bet is a top tip as the favourites have an excellent recent strike-rate running top three in the event.
Key The Kosciuszko Statistics and Insights
Place an informed bet on this year’s The Kosciuszkoby considering the following key statistics and insights:
- Win Rates: Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for The Kosciuszko. Our The Kosciuszko betting tips available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge provide detailed win rate statistics.
- Place Percentages: Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. The Kosciuszko race tips offer comprehensive data on place percentages.
- Barrier Success Rates: Horses starting from a mid-field barrier have historically shown a higher success rate in The Kosciuszko.
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Past The Kosciuszko Results
A complete list of past The Kosciuszko winners, jockeys, trainers, barriers, and weights carried to victory dating back to the race’s inaugural edition in 2018 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner – Age/Gender
Breeding |
Jockey | Weight (kgs) | Trainer/s | Barrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR THINKING (GB) 6M
DUBAWI (IRE) from SWEET IDEA |
TYLER SCHILLER | 53.5 | PAUL MESSARA & LEAH GAVRANICH | 13 | |
| FAR TOO EASY (AUS) 6G ALL TOO HARD (AUS) – MNEMONIC (AUS) HUSSONET (USA) |
CRAIG WILLIAMS | 59.0 | DAVID MCCOLM | 1 | |
| FRONT PAGE (AUS) 7G MAGNUS (AUS) – STACEY LEE (AUS) BEL ESPRIT (AUS) |
TYLER SCHILLER | 59.0 | MATTHEW DALE | 8 | |
| FRONT PAGE (AUS) 6G MAGNUS (AUS) – STACEY LEE (AUS) BEL ESPRIT (AUS) |
TYLER SCHILLER | 59.0 | GEOFF DURYEA | 4 | |
| ART CADEAU (AUS) 5G ARTIE SCHILLER (USA) – JEWELLED GATE (AUS) HURRICANE SKY (AUS) |
TOMMY BERRY | 57.5 | TERRY ROBINSON | 3 | |
| IT’S ME (AUS) 4M SHAMUS AWARD (AUS) – IT’S YOU (AUS) CELTIC SWING (GB) |
JASON COLLETT | 53.5 | BRETT CAVANOUGH | 7 | |
| HANDLE THE TRUTH (AUS) 4G STAR WITNESS (AUS) – ASSERTIVELY (AUS) BERNARDINI (USA) |
N RAWILLER | 57.0 | KEITH DRYDEN | 7 | |
| BELFLYER (AUS) 7G BEL ESPRIT (AUS) – FLYING RUBY (AUS) RUBITON (AUS) |
ADAM HYERONIMUS | 57.5 | JOHN SHELTON | 11 |
The Kosciuszko Betting Info
The Kosciuszko betting is open months ahead of the popular spring race down under for country-trained gallopers at the TAB NZ.
We offer pre-nomination The Kosciuszko betting odds throughout the year that are known as futures The Kosciuszko odds online.
All-In The Kosciuszko betting markets are then available following the official The Kosciuszko nominations taken the Monday of race week.
Betting on The Kosciuszko field is then available following final acceptances which close on the Wednesday of race week.
Betting on The Kosciuszko often favours any returning, star country gallopers who have contested previous editions of the event and last start winners who have a strong record in the $2 million feature.
The Kosciuszko race betting traditionally focuses on the leading country-trained horses, those with proven ability at the Randwick track and any Group performed horses that have experience on a big city race day.
For the best online betting on The Kosciuszko, consider tipping a horse to win both The Kosciuszko and a Group race over the carnival in a spring double!
The Kosciuszko Field & Acceptance Dates
It is crucial to take note of when The Kosciuszko field is out, what time The Kosciuszko nominations close and the official The Kosciuszko acceptance dates when placing a The Kosciuszko bet online as horses may drop out of the race and bets may be cancelled.
The Kosciuszko Stakes field features a capacity of 14 starters which was increased from 12 in 2019.
See below for the official The Kosciuszko field dates for 2025.
2025 The Kosciuszko Barrier Draw: Conducted on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
2025 The Kosciuszko Nominations: Close on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 12:00pm (Sydney time).
2025 The Kosciuszko Final Field: Revealed on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 9:00am (Sydney time).
Note, starters in The Kosciuszko field are selected and declared by each of the 14 prizewinners from the Kosciuszko Sweepstakes competition.
Where can you bet on The Kosciuszko?
The best place to bet on this year’s The Kosciuszko race is through the TAB NZ online.
The Kosciuszko Odds
The Kosciuszko odds and online betting tips on The Kosciuszko horse race in Australia are dominated by proven Group winning horses, the locally trained sprinters in the race and backing the runners in the mix drawn a mid-field gate who have a strong recent record in the event.
Where can I find The Kosciuszko odds?
For the latest odds and updates on The Kosciuszko, TAB NZ is your go-to source. They provide real-time odds fluctuations, ensuring you have the most current information to make informed betting decisions. It’s crucial to monitor these odds closely, as they reflect the market’s perception of each horse’s chances, influenced by factors like form, barrier draw, and track conditions.
How to Place a Bet on The Kosciuszko
Want to know how to make a bet on The Kosciuszko? Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest The Kosciuszko betting odds and options.
It is simple to learn how to place a bet on The Kosciuszko online.
You can place a The Kosciuszko bet online anytime markets are live.
There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on The Kosciuszko.
From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, The Kosciuszko is a race for everyone.
Whether you’re diving deep into the latest The Kosciuszko race field, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the spring racing in Sydney, The Kosciuszko has it all!
This important spring race showcases Australia’s finest country trained thoroughbreds and attracts attention from all over the country and here in New Zealand as one of the best events of the season!
How to Bet on The Kosciuszko this year?
1. Log in or sign-up with TAB NZ.
2. Make a secure online deposit using one of the TAB NZ safe deposit methods.
3. Check out The Kosciuszko betting guide, The Kosciuszko form guide and our expert The Kosciuszko tips.
4. Choose a The Kosciuszko bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or The Kosciuszko Trifecta. There are many more The Kosciuszko betting options available so make sure to check out our The Kosciuszko betting markets.
5. Select The Kosciuszko horse you want to bet on from the early markets, The Kosciuszko nominations or The Kosciuszko field.
The Kosciuszko Prize Money
The Kosciuszko prize money is set at A$2 million in total stakes allocated between first to fourteenth place.
How much does The Kosciuszko winner get?
The winning The Kosciuszko horse receives a total of A$1 million in prize money.
See below for the official breakdown of The Kosciuszko prizes on offer from The Kosciuszko winner to the 14th horse to cross the finish line in the official The Kosciuszko results.
First: A$1,000,000
Second: A$400,000
Third: A$200,000
Fourth: A$100,000
Fifth: A$60,000
Sixth: A$40,000
Seventh – Tenth: A$25,000
Eleventh – Fourteenth: A$12,500
How many horses have won The Kosciuszko twice?
Just one horse has won multiple editions of The Kosciuszko with Front Page (2022 & 2023).
What makes betting on The Kosciuszko so popular?
The fact that The Kosciuszko is the richest race for country trained horses in Australasia, is run during the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival and one of the key October horse races make it a must watch and must bet on racing event.
Betting on The Kosciuszko is special because of its unique, community-driven format that creates a genuine “battlers versus the big guns” atmosphere.
Unlike a typical Group 1 race, the field for The Kosciuszko is selected through a lottery. Members of the public buy $5 tickets, and the lucky winners earn a “slot” in the race. Each slot holder then negotiates with the owners and trainers of eligible country-trained horses from NSW and the ACT to secure their horse for the race.
This grassroots system makes it special for a few reasons:
- Unpredictable Field: The horses aren’t chosen by their Group 1 form or a high ranking, but by the lottery winners. This can lead to some incredible underdog stories and a truly unpredictable field.
- Community Connection: The race fosters a strong sense of community, as towns and small syndicates rally behind their local horse. For punters, this adds an emotional layer to their betting, as they can back a horse with a compelling story.
- Value Betting: Because the field is filled with talented but often less-exposed country-trained horses, it can be a goldmine for astute punters. Long-odds winners are common, and the form can be difficult to assess, making it a great race for finding value.
The Kosciuszko is a hugely popular and lucrative race that forms part of the spring’s richest race day – The Everest Day.
With a substantial prize pool of $2,000,000, The Kosciuszko offers lucrative returns for connections and generates considerable betting turnover.
The race’s competitive nature and the presence of high-profile horses provide numerous betting opportunities, from win/place bets to exotic bets like trifectas and quinellas.
What are the popular betting markets for The Kosciuszko?
When it comes to betting on The Kosciuszko, there are a number of more popular betting options with punters including:
Exotics: These include Quinella, Trifecta, and First Four, where you predict the specific order of finishers, offering potentially higher payouts but requiring more precise predictions.
Win & Place: Bet on a horse to win or finish in the top places. This is one of the most straightforward and popular betting options.
Each-Way: A combination of win and place bets, providing a safety net if your chosen horse doesn’t win but finishes in the top positions.
How many mares have won The Kosciuszko?
Two. Since the race’s inauguration in 2018, It’s Me (2020) and Clear Thinking (2025) are the only The Kosciuszko winning mares.
What age group has the best recent The Kosciuszko record?
Six-year-olds have dominated The Kosciuszko results with three winning between 2018 and 2025, most recently Clear Thinking (2025).
The youngest The Kosciuszko winners are four-year-olds Handle The Truth (2019) and It’s Me (2020).
The oldest The Kosciuszko winners are seven-year-olds Belflyer (2018) and Front Page (2023).
Between 2018 and 2025 the breakdown of The Kosciuszko winners by age is as follows:
3YOs – 0
4YOs – 2 (latest It’s Me in 2020)
5YOs – 1 (latest Art Cadeau in 2021)
6YOs – 3 (latest Clear Thinking in 2025)
7YOs – 2 (latest It’s Me in 2020)
What races will runners out of The Kosciuszko target next?
The better runners out of The Kosciuszko may race on and target the later spring events including the Group 1 $3 million Champions Sprint (1200m) at Flemington over the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Newcastle’s Group 2 $1 million The Hunter (1300m) in mid-November, or the Group 3 $1 million The Gong (1600m) held at Kembla Grange in late November.
The Kosciuszko Barriers
The Kosciuszko barrier draw and allocated starting gates play a key role for many punters when deciding on what horses to bet on in the big race.
What is the most successful The Kosciuszko barrier draw?
Barrier 7 has produced two The Kosciuszko winners between 2018 and 2025, most recently It’s Me in 2020.
Barrier 7 was the last gate to produce back-to-back The Kosciuszko winners with Handle The Truth (2019) and It’s Me (2020).
Barrier 13 is the widest gate to produce a The Kosciuszko winner with Clear Thinking in 2025.
Barrier 13 is the latest The Kosciuszko winning barrier with Clear Thinking in 2025.
Breakdown of winning The Kosciuszko barriers between 2018-25:
Barrier 1 – 1 (latest Far Too Easy in 2024)
Barrier 2 – 0
Barrier 3 – 1 (latest Art Cadeau in 2021)
Barrier 4 – 1 (latest Front Page in 2022)
Barrier 5 – 0
Barrier 6 – 0
Barrier 7 – 2 (latest It’s Me in 2020)
Barrier 8 – 1 (latest Front Page in 2023)
Barrier 9 – 0
Barrier 10 – 0
Barrier 11 – 1 (latest Belflyer in 2018)
Barrer 12 – 0
Barrier 13 – 1 (latest Clear Thinking in 2025)
The Kosciuszko Form
We offer a complete The Kosciuszko form guide and expert analysis on every horse in The Kosciuszko field in addition to insider The Kosciuszko racing tips and betting odds.
Our The Kosciuszko form guides include:
- The Kosciuszko race preview and predictions
- Racing analysis on the event and runners
- Previous runs, barrier trials and lead-up statistics
- Key information on all horses in the race like trainer and jockey form
- Runner commentary
Whether you are just starting out tipping horses in The Kosciuszko or you are an expert The Kosciuszko tipster, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a smart bet on The Kosciuszko.
How to Read The Kosciuszko Guide
Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how to interpret a horse’s form and performance indicators when looking at this year’s The Kosciuszko form guide:
Barrier Position: Evaluate the horse’s barrier draw and its historical performance from similar starting positions.
Recent Performances: Review the horse’s last few races, focusing on finish positions and the quality of competition faced.
Track and Distance Records: Check the horse’s performance on similar track conditions and distances to gauge suitability.
Jockey and Trainer Stats: Consider the success rates of the jockey and trainer combination, particularly in The Kosciuszko race.
Weight Carried: Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to The Kosciuszko as this can impact performance.
The Kosciuszko Results
The Kosciuszko results are known when the event takes place in October annually.
You can bet on The Kosciuszko race results weeks ahead of race day with our futures The Kosciuszko markets here at the TAB NZ.
Betting on The Kosciuszko results entails picking The Kosciuszko winning horse and we can help you place an informed bet on The Kosciuszko field with our The Kosciuszko tips and form guide.
Other The Kosciuszko race results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.
The complete The Kosciuszko finishing order shows what position every horse in the field ran.
Some punters even like to place bets on what horse will finish last in The Kosciuszko results!
The Kosciuszko exotic results show how all the exotic The Kosciuszko bet types resulted like The Kosciuszko Quinella, The Kosciuszko Exacta, The Kosciuszko Trifecta, and The Kosciuszko First Four.
The Kosciuszko Jockeys
Securing a ride in The Kosciuszko field is a highly sought-after achievement for jockeys around Australia and New Zealand. Winning this important spring race is a nice campaign goal for many of Australasia’s top riders looking to secure a 1 trophy during the carnival.
What jockeys are riding in The Kosciuszko field is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and official The Kosciuszko jockey announcements are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.
Tyler Schiller is the latest The Kosciuszko winning jockey having ridden Clear Thinking to victory in 2025.
Tyler Schiller on two-time champion Front Page (2022 & 2023) is the last back-to-back The Kosciuszko winning jockey.
Three-time winner Tyler Schiller (2022 & 2023 & 2025) is most successful The Kosciuszko jockey in history.
Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of The Kosciuszko horses this summer.
The Kosciuszko Trainers
To date, no trainer has won The Kosciuszko race more than once with the event’s only two-time winning horse Front Page prepared by different trainers for his back-to-back wins.
Scone based trainers Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich are the latest The Kosciuszko winning trainers having prepared Clear Thinking in 2025.
The Kosciuszko Winners
The past The Kosciuszko winners throughout history are:
Belflyer (2018): Belflyer won the inaugural Kosciuszko in a thrilling finish, storming home on a rain-affected track. Trained by John Shelton and ridden by Adam Hyeronimus, the gelding’s victory was a landmark moment for country-trained horses, showcasing the depth of talent outside metropolitan stables.
Handle The Truth (2019): Trained by Keith Dryden and ridden by Nash Rawiller, Handle The Truth set a race record time of 1:08.21. His win was a dominant display of speed and professionalism, and he later became a consistent performer in Sydney sprint races, earning over $1 million in prize money.
It’s Me (2020): It’s Me, trained by Brett Cavanough and ridden by Jason Collett, overcame a troubled lead-up and stormed home late to win impressively. The lightly raced mare became a cult hero for her unbeaten streak and explosive finishes, and her win remains one of the most emotional in the race’s history.
Art Cadeau (2021): Art Cadeau made history by becoming the first horse to win both the Country Championships and The Kosciuszko. Trained by Terry Robinson and ridden by Tommy Berry, his win was a testament to consistency and class, and he became a symbol of regional racing excellence.
Front Page (2022 & 2023): Front Page, trained by Geoff Duryea and ridden by Tyler Schiller, led all the way to win the 2022 edition. His bold front-running style and toughness made him a standout, and he became a fan favourite for his no-nonsense racing approach. Front Page returned to defend his title successfully, becoming the first dual winner of The Kosciuszko. Now trained by Matthew Dale, he again led from start to finish, confirming his dominance and etching his name in the race’s history books.
Far Too Easy (2024): After placing behind Front Page in previous years, Far Too Easy finally broke through in 2024. Trained by David McColm and ridden by Craig Williams, his win was a redemption story, showcasing his resilience and class. The gelding’s consistency across multiple campaigns made him one of the most admired country-trained horses in recent memory.
Clear Thinking (2025): Clear Thinking became the second The Kosciuszko winning mare and the latest first-up favourite to salute in the event when overcoming the widest alley to produce a champion in the event so far (gate 13) and charge home to salute for the punters fresh in a commanding performance to hand jockey Tyler Schiller his third win.
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