Reigning World Superbike Champion Carlos Checa has declared himself satisfied with work done over the last two test days at Phillip Island and is ready to take full advantage at a tracjk which suits his ageing Althea Ducati.

The Spanish former MotoGP man took a brace of wins at the circuit last year and posted the second quickest time in testing behind Tom Sykes. However, his laptime consistency in the early session today does not bode well for the rest of the pack.

“We were able to complete our work programme with some very satisfying results and this is what counts, more than the times. We worked with both the 200 tyres and the 190 tyres and I must say I prefer the setting we have with the 200. I’m feeling happy with the bike and the setting that we have but now we must wait to see how the track conditions, temperature and tyres will be this weekend. We know that this is one of the best tracks for the Ducati and so we want to make the most of this opportunity. I will focus, do my best and we’ll see what this can bring us on Sunday," said Checa.