After being the main man in practice all week, Hutchinson sealed the opening race of TT 2010 with something to spare.
His victory in the PokerStars Superbike TT from 44 seconds ahead of Michael Dunlop, with Australian Cameron Donald third, was his fourth TT success – and his best yet.
Guy Martin was fourth, Adrian Archibald fifth and Keith Amor sixth.
Ravens 'champing at the bit' to respond against Charnock Richard
FC Isle of Man looking to bounce back from previous defeat
Hockey: New mixed season enters second week
Multiple sides hoping to build on good opening day results
TT 2027 race schedule announced
Senior race moved and one Superstock event axed in revised programme
Rugby: Douglas to host newly-promoted Wilmslow in season opener
Manx side begin latest Regional 2 North West campaign this weekend