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.
Archery: Lesley Sleight wins silver at National Championships
Over 200 archers took part in event
Boxing: Sam Rennie announces two fights later this year
Follows fifth career win last month
Football: Corinthians put 20 past Union Mills
Douglas Royal also take three points
Football: Corinthians join Rushen and Laxey at prem summit
Castletown take control in Division 2 (Results: 20 Sept)