New Zealand’s Bruce Anstey set a new outright lap record on his way to finishing fourth overall in the six-lap Superbike TT at the Isle of Man overnight.

Anstey(Honda)  finished behind winner Michael Dunlop (BMW), Guy Martin (Suzuki) and Conor Cummins (Honda).

For crowd-pleasing recent visitor to New Zealand, Lincolnshire’s Martin (pictured above), it was his 14th career TT podium in the 226-mile race.

Martin’s fastest time was on lap-two with a personal best on the day of 130.969 mph.

Former Wellington man Anstey set a time of 132.298mph to take the record.

“That was a good effort and I really enjoyed it but I suppose it’s another second place,” acknowledged Martin afterwards.

“The bike never missed a beat and the boys did a mega job today, but I have to take my hat off to Michael [Dunlop] as he’s riding well. I knew Conor [Cummins] was catching me on the final lap and I actually thought I might have to re-pass Michael on the road and make an extra big effort, but I right enjoyed that.”

Dunlop will start as favourite to add to his tally of successes in Monday’s Supersport and Superstock events.

Superbike TT Result [6 laps]:

1 Michael Dunlop [BMW] 1:45:46.384sec/ 128.415mph; 2 Guy Martin [Tyco Suzuki] +20sec; 3 Conor Cummins [Honda] +3sec; 4 Bruce Anstey [Honda] +21sec; 5 Michael Rutter [BMW] +16.4sec; 6 William Dunlop [Suzuki] +10sec; 7 John McGuinness [Honda] +1sec; 8 Dean Harrison [Kawasaki] +41sec; 9 James Hillier [Kawasaki] +24; 10 Josh Brookes [Yamaha] +0.7sec.

Fastest Lap [New Outright Lap Record]: Bruce Anstey [Honda] 132.298mph.