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The Kosciuszko 2026 Results
The official 2026 The Kosciuszko results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
- #12 Chains Of Love
- #1 Band Of Brothers
- #10 So You Pence
The 2026 The Kosciuszko results at Randwick on Saturday saw lightly raced mare Chains Of Love ($5) deliver a career-defining victory, overcoming a tough wide run to claim the lucrative country feature over 1200m. The four-year-old daughter of I Am Invincible, prepared by Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich and ridden by Zac Lloyd, settled four and five wide throughout before showing tremendous grit in the straight to edge out Band Of Brothers by a head, with race favourite So You Pence a length away in third. Messara revealed the mare had been specifically targeted at the race for some time and praised her ability to overcome the difficult run in transit, while Lloyd credited the training team for presenting her first-up in peak condition and said her toughness and ability to build through her gears were the keys to victory. The win continued a rapid rise for the progressive mare, who has now won four of her seven starts and boosted her earnings beyond $1.1 million after adding The Kosciuszko crown to her growing résumé.
2026 The Kosciuszko Race Replay
2026 The Kosciuszko Odds & Finishing Order
The latest The Kosciuszko odds 2026 give punters an early guide to the leading NSW country-trained contenders targeting one of the richest and most prestigious country races in Australia. Run over 1200m at Royal Randwick on The Everest Day, the multi-million-dollar feature attracts the best regional sprinters, generating strong interest across the betting markets. At Neds, punters can access the current The Kosciuszko odds 2026, monitor market fluctuations, and gain expert insights to help inform their The Kosciuszko betting 2026 predictions. With a capacity field, competitive form lines, and substantial prizemoney on offer, The Kosciuszko remains a standout wagering event of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival.
The latest The Kosciuszko 2026 odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.
| 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: | |||
The Kosciuszko 2026 Tips
Our exclusive 2026 The Kosciuszko betting tips will be published here the week of the race and a full The Everest Race Day tipping post available on the Neds Blog.
| 10. So You Pence (13) 55kg51x1x |
| 2. Chidiac (10) 58kg1110x |
| 14. Cruizingthestars (2) 53.5kg114×1 |
Latest News
First run in 2018, The Kosciuszko is one of the newer Special Condition races run during the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival as part of the lucrative The Everest Carnival that gives away over $50 million in prize money.
Offering $2 million in stakes as of 2022, the event is the richest of its kind and is only open to NSW and ACT country-trained runners. The Kosciuszko is held on The Everest Day – host to the world’s richest turf race the Group 1 $20 million The Everest – at Royal Randwick Racecourse in mid-October.
From 2024, the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) takes place on the same day in Melbourne making for a top day of racing down under.
A sprint race over 1200m, The Kosciuszko is run at set weights plus penalties.
The Kosciuszko field limit was increased from 12 to 14 in 2019 with members of the public able to buy a ticket in the sweeps. If a member of the public holds a winning ticket, they are able to select a horse trained in country NSW and ACT and have it entered into the race.
In 2023 Front Page defended his title to become the first back-to-back The Kosciuszko winner.
Front Page returned chasing a third win in 2024 only to be run down late and cross second to the 2023 third placed Far Too Easy.
The Kosciuszko 2026 – Fast Facts
- Race Day: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Track Location: Randwick Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 1,200 metres
- Weight Class: Set weights with penalties
- Qualification: Restricted to horses trained in country NSW or ACT
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Unlisted
- Operator: Racing NSW
- Prize Purse: $2,000,000
- Inaugural Race: 2018
- 2026 The Kosciuszko Winner: Chains Of Love
The Kosciuszko Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on The Kosciuszko, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How to Place This Type of Bet on This Year’s The Kosciuszko |
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s The Kosciuszko. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s The Kosciuszko. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in The Kosciuszko, you will collect both the Win and the Place dividend. If your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd you will collect the Place dividend. |
| Quinella Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in any order, within The Kosciuszko, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within The Kosciuszko to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within The Kosciuszko to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the correct order, within The Kosciuszko to win the First 4. |
| Quadrella Bet (Quaddie) | You must select the winners of four nominated races to win the Quaddie. This means you would have to select three other races apart from The Kosciuszko, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How to Bet on The Kosciuszko in 2026
- Sign into neds
- Make a deposit, using your credit card, PayPal or other safe electronic method
- Make sure to check out the form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win The Kosciuszko in 2026?
Which horse will win the 2026 The Kosciuszko comes down to a number of key form factors including the barriers, form over the distance and their previous experience in similar condition races.
When selecting The Kosciuszko winner it is also important to consider:
- Randwick Form – Any country-trained horses with previous form at the Randwick track make a good bet in the event.
- Country Quality – Gallopers in the race with proven Group race experience often do well in this Special Conditions event.
The Kosciuszko Favourites 2026
The early favourites in The Kosciuszko betting for 2026 include the Matthew Dunn-trained Listed Ramornie Handicap winner from the winter Band Of Brothers, last year’s third placegetter Chidiac who won the Group 3 Hawkesbury Crown back in May and in-form So You Think mare So You Pence chasing a Randwick hat-trick.
It’s Me ($2 in 2020), Art Cadeau ($4 in 2021) and Clear Thinking ($3.70 in 2025) are the latest The Kosciuszko favourites to win.
The Kosciuszko Field 2026
The official The Kosciuszko 2026 field is known once all 14 slot-holders announce their runners and will be published in full below as soon as confirmed.
Runners in the 2026 The Kosciuszko field can be swapped out right up until 7:30am (Sydney time) on race day morning.
The 2026 The Kosciuszko final field features a capacity line-up of class country-trained gallopers led narrowly in betting at time of publish by the Matthew Dale-trained So You Think mare So You Pence racing first-up and out to improve on her fifth in the race last year.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. Band Of Brothers
J: Nash Rawiller
T: Matthew Dunn |
x29168 | G | 14 | 59kg | |
|
2. Chidiac
J: James McDonald
T: Brett & Georgie Cavanough |
x1110x | M | 10 | 58kg | |
|
3. Gallant Star
J: Sam Clipperton
T: Brett Robb |
3x969x | G | 3 | 57.5kg | |
|
4. Love Shuck
J: Sairyn Fawke
T: Todd Smart |
1224×3 | G | 8 | 57.5kg | |
|
5. Lisztomania
J: Kerrin Mcevoy
T: Todd Payne |
5×1071 | G | 4 | 57kg | |
|
6. Ticklebelly
J: Tommy Berry
T: Scott Collings |
532620 | M | 11 | 56.5kg | |
|
7. My Last Hooray
J: Andrew Adkins
T: Frank Cleary |
100×72 | G | 5 | 56kg | |
|
8. Considered
J: Zac Purton
T: Matthew Dunn |
115×59 | M | 1 | 55.5kg | |
|
9. Lord Remlap
J: Mikayla Weir
T: Scott Singleton |
111×13 | G | 9 | 55.5kg | |
|
10. So You Pence
J: Tim Clark
T: Matthew Dale |
251x1x | M | 13 | 55kg | |
|
11. Graceful Ellen
J: Alysha Collett
T: B Joseph & P & M Jones |
1212×3 | M | 6 | 55kg | |
|
12. Chains Of Love
J: Zac Lloyd
T: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich |
x1613x | M | 12 | 53.5kg | |
|
13. Rose Aye
J: Jamie Melham
T: Matthew Dale |
10×501 | M | 7 | 53.5kg | |
|
14. Cruizingthestars
J: Jason Collett
T: Scott Collings |
1114×1 | M | 2 | 53.5kg | |
| 15. Pride To Follow (15) Scratched: | |||||
| 16. Where’Stheprofit (16) Scratched: | |||||
| 17. Ishikari (17) Scratched: | |||||
| 18. Oh Arthur (18) Scratched: | |||||
The Kosciuszko 2026 Race Day
The 2026 The Kosciuszko runs on The Everest Day 2026 in Sydney on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Along with the $2 million The Kosciuszko, the headline event on the card include the:
- Group 1 $20 million The Everest (1200m),
- Group 1 $5 million King Charles III Stakes (1600m) – formerly the George Main Stakes,
- Listed $1 million Silver Eagle (1300m),
- Group 2 $2,000,000 Sydney Stakes (1200m),
- Group 3 $250,000 Angst Stakes (1600m),
- Group 3 $500,000 ATC St Leger Stakes (2600m), and the
- Group 3 $250,000 Reginald Allen Stakes (1400m).
The Kosciuszko 2026 Barrier Draw
The official 2026 The Kosciuszko barrier draw takes place the week of the race and will be published in our above The Kosciuszko Field section.
The Kosciuszko 2026 Weights
The race is run at set weights plus penalties. The Kosciuszko Weight Conditions are as follows:
Set Weights – Open 57.5kgs: Class 6 56.5kgs: Class 5 56kgs: Class 4 or below 55kgs: Fillies and Mares less 2kgs: Penalties – Group 1 winner (prior to 1st Jan 2024) 3.5kgs Group winner 2.5kgs: Listed winner or winner of any race with prizemoney greater than $200,000 to the winner 1.5kg: Winner of any race with prizemoney of greater than or equal to $75,000 to winner but less than $200,000 1kg: Winner of any race with prizemoney of greater than $50,000 but less than $75,000 to winner 0.5kg. Penalties are not cumulative.
Weights must be declared by 4:00PM (local time) on the Tuesday of race week, and will be published in our above The Kosciuszko Field section.
Front Page (59kg in 2023) for his second victory is the latest The Kosciuszko top-weight (or equal topweight) to win.
2026 The Kosciuszko Topweight:
- No. 1 Band Of Brothers (59kg)
The Kosciuszko 2026 Nominations
The official The Kosciuszko nominations for 2026 will be updated below once announced.
The Kosciuszko 2026 Jockeys
The Kosciuszko 2026 jockeys must be declared following acceptances and will be available in our above The Kosciuszko Field section.
The Kosciuszko 2026 Scratchings
Scratchings for the 2026 The Kosciuszko must be declared by 7:30AM on race day morning, Saturday, October 17, 2026.
- No. 15e Pride To Follow (15)
- No. 16e Where’Stheprofit (16)
- No. 17e Ishikari (17)
- No. 18e Oh Arthur (18)
The Kosciuszko Race Number 2026
The 2026 The Kosciuszko race number is scheduled as Randwick Race 5 at 2:50pm (AEDT) on Saturday, October 17, 2026. A total of ten races runs at Randwick Racecourse for The Everest Day.
The Kosciuszko Prize Money 2026
The 2026 The Kosciuszko prize money is set at a total of $2 million with prize money paid right through to 14th.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $1,000,000 |
| 2nd | $400,000 |
| 3rd | $200,000 |
| 4th | $100,000 |
| 5th | $60,000 |
| 6th | $40,000 |
| 7th | $25,000 |
| 8th | $25,000 |
| 9th | $25,000 |
| 10th | $25,000 |
| 11th | $12,500 |
| 12th | $12,500 |
| 13th | $12,500 |
| 14th | $12,500 |
The Kosciuszko 2026 Form Guide
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2026 The Kosciuszko Form Guide following final acceptances.
The Kosciuszko Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 The Kosciuszko live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing NSW
The Kosciuszko Winners (Past Results)
See below for the full list of The Kosciuszko winners going back to the race’s inauguration in 2018.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Chains Of Love | Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich | Zac Lloyd | 53.5 kgs | 1:09.41 |
| 2025 | Clear Thinking | Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich | Tyer Schiller | 53.5 kgs | 1:08.48 |
| 2024 | Far Too Easy | David McColm | Craig Williams | 59 kgs | 1:08.83 |
| 2023 | Front Page | Matthew Dale | Tyler Schiller | 59 kgs | 1:08.04 |
| 2022 | Front Page | Geoff Duryea | Tyer Schiller (a) | 59 kgs | 1:10.12 |
| 2021 | Art Cadeau | Terry Robinson | Tommy Berry | 57.5 kgs | 1:10.07 |
| 2020 | It’s Me | Brett Cavanough | Jason Collett | 53.5 kgs | 1:09.60 |
| 2019 | Handle The Truth | Keith Dryden | Nash Rawiller | 57 kgs | 1:08.21 |
| 2018 | Belflyer | John Shelton | Adam Hyeronimus | 57.5 kgs | 1:12.01 |