The Bingley rider will face stiff competition from the likes of Guy Martin, Ryan Farquhar, Keith Amor and William and Michael Dunlop but will concentrate on his own race.

BBC: Hutchy hopeful

With Darran Lindsay, William and Robert Dunlop, Stephen Thompson, John Burrows, Davy Morgan, Keith Amor, James McBride, Les Shand, Mark Parrett and Gary Carswell also among the entry the action promises to be fast and furious.

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