Chesham Stakes
| Listed race | |
| Location |
Ascot Racecourse Ascot, England |
|---|---|
| Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
| Website | Ascot |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 7f (1,408 metres) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Straight |
| Qualification | Two-year-olds sired by winner at 1 mile 2 furlongs+ |
| Weight | 9 st 3 lb Allowances 5 lb for fillies Penalties 5 lb for Group winners 3 lb for Listed winners |
| Purse |
£80,000 (2016) 1st: £45,368 |
The Chesham Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old horses. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 7 furlongs (1,408 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in June.
The event is named after the 3rd Baron Chesham, who served as the last Master of the Buckhounds in 1900–01. It was established in 1919, and it was originally contested over 5 furlongs. It replaced a previous race, the first leg of the Triennial Stakes.
For a period the Chesham Stakes was contested over 6 furlongs, and it was extended to 7 furlongs in 1996. It is currently restricted to horses whose sires won at a distance in excess of 1 mile and 1½ furlongs, or in excess of 1,900 metres.
The Chesham Stakes is now the opening race on the final day of the Royal Ascot meeting.
Leading jockey since 1986 (4 wins):
Leading trainer since 1986 (4 wins):
a The 2005 running took place at York.
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