Stobart Honda rider Michael Rutter ended the first qualifying session for the Macau Grand Prix over two seconds ahead of nearest rival Ian Hutchinson.
AIM Racing Yamaha's Steve Plater was third quickest.
Manxman Paul Hunt is 17th on the MSS Discovery Kawasaki following mechanical problems in free practice.
1 Michael RUTTER GBR Honda - Stobart Honda 2:27.994 148.87
2 Ian HUTCHINSON GBR Honda - Stobart Honda 2:30.198 146.68
3 Steve PLATER GBR Yamaha - AIM Racing 2:30.738 146.16
4 Jeremy TOYE USA Suzuki- Lee's Cycle Racing 2:30.964 145.94
5 John McGUINNESS GBR Honda - Stobart Honda 2:31.189 145.72
6 Thomas HINTERREITER AUT Yamaha Austria R/Team 2:31.815 145.12
7 Guy MARTIN GBR Yamaha - AIM Racing 2:32.475 144.49
8 Stephen THOMPSON GBR Suzuki - Stefan Kuehn Racing 2:32.499 144.47
9 Stuart EASTON GBR Honda - Stobart Honda 2:33.234 143.78
10 Les SHAND GBR Suzuki - BTS Racing 2:34.166 142.91
17 Paul HUNT IOM Kawasaki - MSS Discovery Racing 2:38.514 138.99
PICTURE - Michael Rutter from realroadracing.com
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