Ramsey resident James Toseland was fourth quickest at a wet third free practice session for Saturday's MotoGP round at Assen in Holland.
On Thursday in dry conditions, Toseland put his disappointing Donington Park performance last Sunday behind him to finish 13th quickest.
The qualifying session takes place later on Friday afternoon with the weather forecast suggestion it will be raining.
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