{"id":20216,"date":"2025-08-01T13:08:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T01:08:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?post_type=betting-info&p=20216"},"modified":"2026-06-08T17:41:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T05:41:08","slug":"the-kosciuszko","status":"publish","type":"betting-info","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/betting-info\/the-kosciuszko\/","title":{"rendered":"The Kosciuszko"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Kosciuszko Betting<\/strong> Info<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Kosciuszko betting is open months ahead of the popular spring race down under for country-trained gallopers at the TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer pre-nomination The Kosciuszko betting odds<\/strong> throughout the year that are known as futures The Kosciuszko odds online<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All-In The Kosciuszko betting markets are then available following the official The Kosciuszko nominations taken the Monday of race week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Betting on The Kosciuszko field is then available following final acceptances which close on the Wednesday of race week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Betting on The Kosciuszko<\/strong> 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kosciuszko race betting<\/strong> 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the best online betting on The Kosciuszko<\/strong>, consider tipping a horse to win both The Kosciuszko and a Group race over the carnival in a spring double!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kosciuszko Field & Acceptance Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is crucial to take note of when The Kosciuszko field is out<\/strong>, what time The Kosciuszko nominations close<\/strong> and the official The Kosciuszko acceptance dates<\/strong> when placing a The Kosciuszko bet online as horses may drop out of the race and bets may be cancelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kosciuszko Stakes field features a capacity of 14 starters which was increased from 12 in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See below for the official The Kosciuszko field dates for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 The Kosciuszko Barrier Draw<\/strong>: Conducted on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 The Kosciuszko Nominations<\/strong>: Close on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 12:00pm (Sydney time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 The Kosciuszko Final Field<\/strong>: Revealed on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 9:00am (Sydney time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note, starters in The Kosciuszko field are selected and declared by each of the 14 prizewinners from the Kosciuszko Sweepstakes competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Front Page winning The Kosciuszko for the second time in 2023. Photo: Steve Hart. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Where can you bet on The Kosciuszko?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best place to bet on this year\u2019s The Kosciuszko race is through the TAB NZ online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kosciuszko Odds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Kosciuszko odds and online betting tips on The Kosciuszko horse race in Australia <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where can I find The Kosciuszko odds?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Place a Bet on The Kosciuszko <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Want to know how to make a bet on The Kosciuszko?<\/strong> Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest The Kosciuszko betting odds and options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is simple to learn how to place a bet on The Kosciuszko online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can place a The Kosciuszko bet online anytime markets are live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on The Kosciuszko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, The Kosciuszko is a race for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Bet on The Kosciuszko this year?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Log in or sign-up with TAB NZ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Make a secure online deposit using one of the TAB NZ safe deposit methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Check out The Kosciuszko betting guide, The Kosciuszko form guide and our expert The Kosciuszko tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Select The Kosciuszko horse you want to bet on from the early markets, The Kosciuszko nominations or The Kosciuszko field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kosciuszko Prize Money<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Kosciuszko prize money is set at A$2 million in total stakes allocated between first to fourteenth place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much does The Kosciuszko winner get?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The winning The Kosciuszko horse receives a total of A$1 million in prize money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See below for the official breakdown of The Kosciuszko prizes<\/strong> on offer from The Kosciuszko winner to the 14th horse to cross the finish line in the official The Kosciuszko results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First: <\/strong>A$1,000,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second:<\/strong> A$400,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third:<\/strong> A$200,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fourth:<\/strong> A$100,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fifth:<\/strong> A$60,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sixth:<\/strong> A$40,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seventh – Tenth: <\/strong>A$25,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eleventh – Fourteenth: <\/strong>A$12,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many horses have won The Kosciuszko twice?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just one horse has won multiple editions of The Kosciuszko with Front Page (2022 & 2023). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes betting on The Kosciuszko so popular?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The fact that The Kosciuszko is the richest race for country trained horses in Australasia, is run during the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival <\/strong>and one of the key October horse races <\/strong>make it a must watch and must bet on racing event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Betting on The Kosciuszko<\/strong> is special because of its unique, community-driven format that creates a genuine “battlers versus the big guns” atmosphere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike a typical Group 1 race, the field for The Kosciuszko is selected through a lottery.<\/sup> Members of the public buy $5 tickets, and the lucky winners earn a “slot” in the race.<\/sup> 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.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This grassroots system makes it special for a few reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n