The Kosciuszko
Are you looking for this year’s The Kosciuszko betting odds, field guide, race tips and info on how to bet on The Kosciuszko in 2024? The race betting experts at Neds have everything you need to know, all in the one place.
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.
For 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 2024 – Fast Facts
- Race Day: Saturday, October 19th, 2024
- 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
- 2024 The Kosciuszko Winner: Far Too Easy
the kosciuszko 2024 RESULTS
The official 2024 The Kosciuszko results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
- #2 Far Too Easy
- #3 Front Page
- #12 Tanglewood
The David McDolm-trained horse that has overcome so much, Far Too Easy ($4.80), was given a lovely on-speed ride in the stalking position by Craig Williams before powering home the closing stages to put two lengths on the two-timed defending champ and beaten favourite Front Page in a thrilling 2024 The Kosciuszko result on The Everest Day.
The Kosciuszko Betting 2024
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 In 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 2024
Sign into neds.com.au
- 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.
The Kosciuszko 2024 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2024 The Kosciuszko will be displayed below once available. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live markets, please visit neds.com.au.
WHICH HORSE WILL WIN THE Kosciuszko IN 2024?
Which horse will win the 2024 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 2024
The early favourites in The Kosciuszko betting for 2024 include the dual defending champ Front Page chasing a hat-trick in the event, consistent stablemate to the favourite Boom Torque drawn a treat in gate two for Nash Rawiller, and Danny Williams’ Group 3 winner Bandis Boy.
It’s Me ($2 in 2020) followed by Art Cadeau ($4 in 2021) are the latest The Kosciuszko favourites to win.
The Kosciuszko Field 2024
The official The Kosciuszko 2024 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 2024 The Kosciuszko field can be swapped out right up until 7:30am (Sydney time) on race day morning.
The 2024 The Kosciuszko final field has been confirmed with betting on the lucrative event for the country gallopers led by dual defending champion Front Page chasing a third straight win in the race this time from gate five with James McDonald to ride first-up.
The Kosciuszko 2024 Tips
Favourite: #3 Front Page ($2.20 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #3 Front Page to saltue for the punters (see above) – BET NOW
Best Roughie: #11 Gallant Star ($11 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our exclusive 2024 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.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2024 THE EVEREST DAY PREVIEW & TIPS
The Kosciuszko 2024 Race Day
The 2024 The Kosciuszko runs on The Everest Day 2024 in Sydney on Saturday, the 19th of October, 2024. Along with the $2 million The Kosciuszko, the headline event on the card include the:
- $20 million The Everest (1200m),
- Group 1 $5 million King Charles III Stakes (1600m) – formerly the George Main Stakes,
- Group 3 $1 million Silver Eagle (1300m),
- Group 3 $2,000,000 Sydney Stakes (1200m),
- Group 3 $250,000 Angst Stakes (1600m).
the kosciuszko 2024 BARRIER DRAW
The official 2024 The Kosciuszko barrier draw takes place the week of the race and will be published in our above The Kosciuszko Field section.
The Kosciuszko 2024 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 2019) 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.
Apprentices cannot claim.
Weights must be declared by 4:00PM (local time) on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 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 top-weight) to win.
2024 The Kosciuszko Topweight:
- #1 Bandi’s Boy (60kg)
The Kosciuszko 2024 Nominations
The official The Kosciuszko nominations for 2024 will be updated below once announced.
The Kosciuszko 2024 JOCKEYS
The Kosciuszko 2024 jockeys must be declared following acceptances and will be available in our above The Kosciuszko Field section.
The Kosciuszko 2024 SCRATCHINGS
Scratchings for the 2024 The Kosciuszko must be declared by 7:30AM on race day morning, Saturday, October 19th, 2024.
The Kosciuszko RACE NUMBER 2024
The 2024 The Kosciuszko race number is scheduled as Randwick Race 5 at 2:50pm (AEDT) on Saturday the 19th of October 2024. A total of ten races runs at Randwick Racecourse for The Everest Day.
The Kosciuszko PRIZE MONEY 2024
The 2024 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 2024 Form Guide
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2024 The Kosciuszko Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2024 THE KOSCIUSZKO FORM GUIDE
the KOSCIUSZKO LIVE 2024
You can watch or listen to the 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |