The Kosciuszko has followed in the footsteps of The Everest, as a more-than-worthy first cousin to the biggest race in New South Wales. Like The Everest, The Kosciuszko is also a slot race over 1200m at Randwick, but there are 14 runners instead of 12, it is run under set weights with penalties, and the key difference is that the runners must be prepared by trainers based in country NSW or Canberra.

It is an excellent concept that has been a contributing factor in making The Everest raceday one of the most exciting in Australia.