Hutchinson won two of his three TT titles in 2009

Ian Hutchinson recorded his first ever 130 mph lap of the Mountain Course on Thursday as he continued his impressive practice performances.

The Yorkshire rider's average speed of 130.165 mph is less than a second slower than the quickest lap of the week set by John McGuinness.

Conor Cummins set the second quickest lap of the session with a 128.838 mph lap followed by Cameron Donald.

Meanwhile, Michael Rutter set the best Superstock time with a 127.564 mph lap.

Northern Ireland's Michael Dunlop was hot on his heels with Cummins third quickest.

Keith Amor was quickest on the Supersport machines with a 124.797. The Scot was closely followed by Hutchinson and Guy Martin.

Dave Molyneux and Patrick Farrance continue to lead the sidecar practice times with a stunning 115.464 mph lap.

Results: Thursday, 3 June

Superbike

1. Ian Hutchinson (1000 Padgetts Honda) - 130.165 mph

2. Conor Cummins (1000 McAdoo Kawasaki) - 128.838 mph

3. Cameron Donald (1000 Relentless by TAS Suzuki) - 128.836 mph

Supersport

1. Keith Amor (600 Kojak Racing Honda) - 124.797 mph

2. Ian Hutchinson (600 Padgetts Honda) - 124.685 mph

3. Guy Martin (600 Wilson Craig Honda) - 123.902 mph

Superstock

1. Michael Rutter (1000cc HM Plant Honda) - 127.564 mph

2. Michael Dunlop (1000cc Hunts Motorcycles/Marlow Construction Honda) - 127.111 mph

3. Conor Cummins (1000cc McAdoo Kawasaki) - 124.924 mph

Sidecar

1. Dave Molyneux/Patrick Farrance (600 DMR Kawasaki) - 115.464 mph

2. Klaus Klaffenbock/Dan Sayle (600 Manx Gas/A&J Racing Honda) - 114.096 mph

3. Simon Neary/Paul Knapton (600 Dave Hudspeth Carpets/Nick Crowe Racing Honda) - 113.172 mph

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