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Well, here we are again, up in at the . Isn't it hard to believe that it's been a year since we were last in these parts, it seems like no time at all.

So far, the sun is shining, the paddock is full and the anticipation is rising. I've just been strolling round talking to a few of the guys and I think from listening to them that this year's superbike races are going to be real crackers and very hard to call. I do reckon that the winners will come from across the water however, as none of our local boys seem to have a properlyÌýpukka superbike.

Probably our best chance of seing a local winner is in the smaller classes with maybe another Dunlop win or even Seeley or Farquhar in the 600s and 1000cc superstock.

There is so much happening, even on the day's when there is no practice, that there is always something to entertain visitors and fans of all ages - I even heard a rumour that the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s own Stephen Watson will be attempting the !

Hope you all enjoy the racing, I'll be back during the week with anything I see or hear behind the scenes and around the paddock.