Rutter edged out in final qualifying
Martin Jessopp is on pole for Saturday's 50th Macau Grand Prix.
He finished a whisker ahead of eight-time winner Michael Rutter with Glenn Irwin in an impressive third spot on his debut.
Conor Cummins is the highest placed Manx rider in 9th with Dan Kneen just behind in 11th place on the grid.
The race starts at 7.30am our time.
Athletics: Big Island turnout expected at Manchester Marathon
It's the second largest event of its type in the UK
Football: Colby stun defending champions in Hospital Cup
Douglas High School Old Boys relegated from premier league during Saturday clashes
Rugby: Douglas beaten in Regional 2 North West play-offs
Ramsey win final home game of their season against Congleton
Spirited FC Isle of Man lose out at Padiham
Both sides finish the game with ten men after entertaining contest
Hockey: IoM Women's Over-45's set for EH Championship semi-final
They could become second Island side to reach an EH final this season