Episode 267: Terry Henderson OTI Racing & Bloodstock

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Great to catch up with the man who co-founded OTI Racing and Bloodstock in 1999 with high profile sportsman and TV personality Simon O’Donnell. He talks of his early life in Melbourne and the pacer who triggered his fascination with horses.

Terry looks back on the creation of his company Pacers Australia which syndicated two horses destined for greatness. The duo won three Miracle Miles and many Gr 1 races between them.

Terry talks of his good fortune in being invited to join the ownership syndicate which raced the wonderful galloper Doriemus- winner of 3.5 million dollars.

He takes us back to his time at night school and his own company Henderson Consultants which he later sold to French interests.

Terry talks of the origins of the famous OTI colours.

The devoted horse lover profiles many of the good horses to carry the OTI colours in recent years.

Terry talks of company policy regarding horses purchased overseas.

He acknowledges the many trainers employed by OTI in Australia and overseas.

Terry pays tribute to Susan, his wife of 51 years and to his children and grandchildren.