Episode 267: Tappy chats with Terry Henderson, OTI Racing & Bloodstock

Terry travels extensively to watch OTI horses race.  Here he is with a winning grin at Rosehill 2019 - courtesy Bradley Photographers.

Terry travels extensively to watch OTI horses race. Here he is with a winning grin at Rosehill 2019 - courtesy Bradley Photographers.

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 four 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.


(Banner image - Quick Thinker (Opie Bosson) beats Zebrowski in the 2020 Australian Derby - courtesy Bradley Photographers.)

Terry Henderson with some happy owners after Grey Lion’s win at Randwick 21/07/2018 - courtesy Bradley Photographers.

Terry Henderson with some happy owners after Grey Lion’s win at Randwick 21/07/2018 - courtesy Bradley Photographers.

One of three Australian Gr 1’s for Manighar - the 2012 Ranvet Stakes with Luke Nolen in the saddle - courtesy Bradley Photographers.

One of three Australian Gr 1’s for Manighar - the 2012 Ranvet Stakes with Luke Nolen in the saddle - courtesy Bradley Photographers.

Terry syndicated another champion in Holmes DG - dual Miracle Mile winner - courtesy Trotguide.com.au.

Terry syndicated another champion in Holmes DG - dual Miracle Mile winner - courtesy Trotguide.com.au.

Terry’s love affair with horses began at the trots.  He syndicated champion Chokin seen here winning his first Miracle Mile in 1993 - courtesy Trotguide.com.au.

Terry’s love affair with horses began at the trots. He syndicated champion Chokin seen here winning his first Miracle Mile in 1993 - courtesy Trotguide.com.au.