Things started well as he took it steady for the first few miles to see if the Fireblade was running properly and it seemed to be, but the electrical gremlins bit back and Davy was forced to retire at Signpost.

It was a disappointing end to what has been a difficult and trying TT. Preparations were not ideal due to being taken out during the first race at the North West meant not being able to get important racing miles and caused the injury to his elbow. Then a run of machine problems on the island just added to the frustrations as everyone knows Davy is capable of better.

A down hearted Davy speaking afterwards, “Devastated, its been a nightmare, I had caught James (McBride) by Ballacraine and thought the problem had been resolved but it hadn’t so another DNF. I just want to get out of here”.