HM Plant Honda's British Superbike stand-in rider reckons he is looking forward to racing in place of the banned Josh Brookes at Brands Hatch next weekend and he is fitter than he has ever been.

The likeable Liverpudlian, who rode the bike at Mallory Park last time out, tested with the team's other stand-in rider Karl Muggeridge at Cadwell last week and reckons he has made some huge strides in setup.

"I can't wait for Brands Hatch - there is no added pressure on me and I love the GP track. It is really good for me to have been given another opportunity on the HM Plant Honda and we have three races there so I can really get the best out of it," said Brogan.

"The extra BSB race and riding in the Superstock Championship shouldn't be a problem as my fitness is currently the best it has ever been and I am really fired up for it. I tested the Superbike last week and we made some massive steps forward with the chassis and the set-up of the bike so I'm feeling really positive.

"I know I can ride a lot harder at Brands Hatch than I did at Mallory Park as that was the first time I had sat on the bike. Mallory Park was a tough one as I had the puncture in qualifying that put me right down the grid and we made some big changes in between the races.

"To come from 23rd at the start and get two top tens was a great result for me, especially at a circuit like Mallory where you have to ride aggressively to make a move as otherwise you get stuck behind other riders. Now though, I am setting my sights on Brands Hatch. I'm wanting a good race on the Padgetts Honda Fireblade in the Superstock class and then to get more good finishes in Superbike for the HM Plant Honda team."