Palmer first through on the 250's at Glen Helen,

Riders still leaving the start line, - Dufour, Paredes, Migout

At Ramsey.

Mcguinness right behind Archibald and McGuinees is really on it today, Harris, Heath, Parrett, Finnegin, Stewart, Cap Davies; Big H, Carswell, Blackley all close together, Beattie goes through, Watson, Montano, Donnan

Farquahar retired at Sulby Bridge (engine failure)

Guy Martin retired at Black Dubh

Maeda retired at Sulby Bridge

Leaders

McGuinness +8
Britton +3
Anstey +3
Griffiths +1
Harris +2
Archibald +3
Finnegin +8
Parrett
Heath +1
Big H