The Kosciuszko is the world’s richest race for country-trained horses, run over 1200 metres at Royal Randwick Racecourse as a marquee support race on The Everest card. In 2025, the $2 million feature was captured by the classy mare Clear Thinking, trained by Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich and ridden to victory by Tyler Schiller carrying 53.5kg.
Recent Kosciuszko Winners
- 2025 – Clear Thinking: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich’s talented mare charged home from the back under Tyler Schiller to score a brilliant victory as the $3.70 favourite.
- 2024 – Far Too Easy: David McColm’s tough gelding secured redemption after multiple placings, powering to a stellar win under Craig Williams.
- 2023 – Front Page: Matthew Dale’s stalwart sprinter successfully defended his crown to claim back-to-back editions of the race under Tyler Schiller.
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Barrier | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clear Thinking | Tyler Schiller | Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich | 13 | 53.5 kg | $3.70 |
| 2024 | Far Too Easy | Craig Williams | David McColm | 1 | 59.0 kg | $4.80 |
| 2023 | Front Page | Tyler Schiller | Matthew Dale | 8 | 59.0 kg | $5.50 |
| 2022 | Front Page | Tyler Schiller | Geoff Duryea | 4 | 59.0 kg | $5.50 |
| 2021 | Art Cadeau | Tommy Berry | Terry Robinson | 3 | 57.5 kg | $4.00 |
| 2020 | It’s Me | Jason Collett | Brett Cavanough | 7 | 53.5 kg | $2.00 |
| 2019 | Handle The Truth | Nash Rawiller | Keith Dryden | 7 | 57.0 kg | $7 |
| 2018 | Belflyer | Adam Hyeronimus | John Shelton | 11 | 57.5 kg | $71 |
Full List of The Kosciuszko Winners
Inaugurated in 2018 by Racing NSW, The Kosciuszko is a slot-holder race exclusively restricted to country-trained horses from New South Wales and the ACT.
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clear Thinking | Tyler Schiller | Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich |
| 2024 | Far Too Easy | Craig Williams | David McColm |
| 2023 | Front Page | Tyler Schiller | Matthew Dale |
| 2022 | Front Page | Tyler Schiller | Geoff Duryea |
| 2021 | Art Cadeau | Tommy Berry | Terry Robinson |
| 2020 | It’s Me | Jason Collett | Brett Cavanough |
| 2019 | Handle The Truth | Nash Rawiller | Keith Dryden |
| 2018 | Belflyer | Adam Hyeronimus | John Shelton |
The Kosciuszko Records
Horses to win The Kosciuszko more than once
To date, only one horse has managed to win the race multiple times:
- Front Page (2 wins): 2022, 2023
Most Successful Kosciuszko Trainers
Because the race has a relatively short history, multiple country trainers share the honour of winning the feature:
- Matthew Dale (1 win): Front Page (2023)
- Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich (1 win): Clear Thinking (2025)
- David McColm (1 win): Far Too Easy (2024)
- Geoff Duryea (1 win): Front Page (2022)
- Terry Robinson (1 win): Art Cadeau (2021)
- Brett Cavanough (1 win): It’s Me (2020)
- Keith Dryden (1 win): Handle The Truth (2019)
- John Shelton (1 win): Belflyer (2018)
Most Successful Kosciuszko Jockeys
- Tyler Schiller (3 wins): Front Page (2022, 2023), Clear Thinking (2025)
- Craig Williams (1 win): Far Too Easy (2024)
- Tommy Berry (1 win): Art Cadeau (2021)
- Jason Collett (1 win): It’s Me (2020)
- Nash Rawiller (1 win): Handle The Truth (2019)
- Adam Hyeronimus (1 win): Belflyer (2018)
The Kosciuszko Race Winner & Odds
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Track: Randwick, Sydney, NSW
- Distance: 1200m
- Conditions: Set Weights
- Status: Special Conditions
- Prize Money: $2 million
- First Run: 2018
- Current Champion: Clear Thinking
The Kosciuszko odds are available, so bet now on the big country racing feature.
The Kosciuszko 2026 Results
Randwick R5 – The Kosciuszko
| 12. Chains Of Love (12) 53.5kg1613x | |||
| 1. Band Of Brothers (14) 59kg29168 | |||
| 10. So You Pence (13) 55kg51x1x | |||
| 2. Chidiac (10) 58kg1110x | |||
| 5. Lisztomania (4) 57kgx1071 | |||
| 9. Lord Remlap (9) 55.5kg11×13 | |||
| 6. Ticklebelly (11) 56.5kg32620 | |||
| 14. Cruizingthestars (2) 53.5kg114×1 | |||
| 3. Gallant Star (3) 57.5kgx969x | |||
| 13. Rose Aye (7) 53.5kg0x501 | |||
| 11. Graceful Ellen (6) 55kg212×3 | |||
| 7. My Last Hooray (5) 56kg00×72 | |||
| 8. Considered (1) 55.5kg15×59 | |||
| 4. Love Shuck (8) 57.5kg224×3 | |||
| 15. Pride To Follow (15)SCRATCHED: | |||
| 16. Where’Stheprofit (16)SCRATCHED: | |||
| 17. Ishikari (17)SCRATCHED: | |||
| 18. Oh Arthur (18)SCRATCHED: | |||
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 17/10/2026 02:51:54 PM (Australia/Brisbane)