Former Trainer Sutherland Dies

Paul Sutherland, a former leading trainer in New South Wales, died Monday at age 71 following a short illness. Sutherland, a trainer of nearly 40 years who retired in 2008, finished runner-up in the 1986-87 Sydney Trainers' Premiership.

“Paul Sutherland was one of Sydney's best trainers for many years and rarely a Saturday race meeting went by and he didn't train a winner,” said Racing NSW Chief Executive Peter V'landys. “Paul was a loveable character with a great sense of humour and extremely popular amongst his peers.”

Sutherland's funeral will take place at the Sunshine Coast, with arrangements expected to be finalised Tuesday.