THE finals of the Tech Shop UK Cesarewitch and Maiden Derby have been confirmed as Thursday, August 19 with the heats on Thursday, August 12.

However, prize money will be significantly reduced, but thankfully, Britain’s oldest race. the Cesarewitch remains at Cowley for the time being.

l BAGS director John Johnson was at Friday’s meeting to introduce new BAGS supremo Graham McLennon, who replaces Barry Faulkner.

l CURRENT champion Michael Peterson was leading trainer last week with 11 winners between Thursday and Saturday, just ahead of Tony Magnasco (nine) and Paddy Curtin (eight).

Magnasco has a real live Cesarewitch hope with Ardmayle Hawk, who posted 36.35, the fastest time of the year over the 595 metre trip.

Hawk naturally, is top dog at Sandy Lane over five bends, but over the standard trip, the Richard Yeates-trained Tipp Are Back, gets the racing office’s nod.

l NICK Colton has high hopes for newcomer Shelbourne Perk who ran a good trial despite loads of trouble.

Johnny Mayo, just getting back into the winers, has taken in former Irish hound Roskeen Point.

Most impressive at Monday’s trial session was Paddy Curtin’s Faypoint Kris who posted 27.06. The former Lorraine Sams runner has already tasted success on the open race scene.

l THE in-form kennel of Tony Magnasco can strike again in the A2 tonight where Princess Trixi looks a good thing.

TONIGHT’S RUNNERS 7.35: Steeple Rd Di, Senahel Scary 3,UNLIKELY ACE, Gurtnacrehy Zulu, Primo Regina, Gorbals Molly.

7.50: Canadian Willie, Vieris Trouble, MISS BUTTERFLY, Nightfire Topaz 3, Pengams Princess, Kilmore Radar.

8.05: Mynu Hero 3, KILLISHIN DUFFY,Glenroe Sandra, Stuck Up A Pipe, Stouke Ted, Mooreville Girl.

8.20: Hycos Tiger, BALLYMAC RUDIE, Angel Risky, Iver Candy 3, Carnaree Hawk,Liskee Direct.

8.35: Tootsie 3, SCORELESS DAN, Speedy Ali, True Davey, Woodbrook Fancy, Droopys Ashley.

8.50: Caminho, SCATTY OSCAR,Thelollysonmolly 3, Memories Queen, Mikes Swift, Dave The Chain.

9.05: Spice Please, Aldergrove Ceol, MINGLERS TALENT, Barrack Honcho 3, Vatpack Holly, Nikitas Torres.

9.20: Minted Euro, Black Axel, Tag Along Barry, Knockanae Slippy 3, BOOZED TED,Pennys Ford.

9.35: Sutton Gem, Malbay Beyonce, MATTIES MACHINE, Ardmayle Light 3, Go Herb, Bodens Bridge.

9.50: Swift Ramsay, Bluejay Risky, Subway Girl 3, MITCHELTOWN BLUE, Phuket,Unlikely Stacey.

10.05: Iverpulse, BARGAIN KEY, Turnstile Lad, Noirs Queen, River Daddy 3, Carrigeen Man.

10.20: Hi Yella Wacker, Geneva Pippa, Nikitas Rose, Meghans Teddy, PRINCESS TRIXI,Broadacres Mo 3.

Nap: Princess Trixi.