Noel McCutcheon’s lifelong dedication to the racing industry was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours when he was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the thoroughbred and harness racing industries.
McCutcheon did not have any family involvement in racing when growing up, but it was as a fresh-faced 10-year-old that he got hooked on the sport, which has led to several career paths, including jockey, harness racing trainer and driver, chief stipendiary steward and JCA race day committee member.
