Michael Rutter was a winner at this year's North West 200

Michael Rutter is to ride at the Sunflower Trophy races at Bishopscourt in the colours of the North West 200 Ducati team on 18 and 19 October.

Rutter will be partnered by John Laverty who will be up against his brother Michael, who defends his title for the Relentless TAS Suzuki team.

Ian Lowry, Marshall Neill and Alistair Seeley are set to be among the other top local hopefuls.

Stobart Honda pair Gregorio Lavilla and Chris Walker are also likely to race.