The conditions of the Listed Chesham Stakes states that a runner must be sired by a stallion, or out of a dam who has won over nine and a half furlongs or further, giving it a unique edge over the other Royal Ascot juvenile contests. Despite the restrictions still favouring super-sires like Galileo, we have enjoyed some longer-priced winners of the race and future stars such as Pinatubo.

With the dominant six-furlong sprinter of 2015 Muhaarar retiring at the end of that season, the scene was set in 2016 for a new dominant force to emerge in the divison.

The Temple Stakes sees the return to action of one of last season’s top sprinters Quiet Reflection.

Michael Dods has confirmed his star sprinter Mecca's Angel has been retired following her run on Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday.

Quiet Reflection and Mecca's Angel top 17 confirmations for the Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.