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.
Boxing: Burden 'really desperate' to bring home titles
'The Grenade' taking on Shauna Browne in London on Sunday
Hockey: Vikings B looking to extend league lead in depleted fixture list
No premier league action as players away with national sides
Rugby: Vagabonds host Dunkinfield
Douglas travel to Waterloo
Football: Gymns and Pulrose meet looking to stay in touching distance of top two
Top versus bottom among ties in premier league