William Cutts is possibly the brother of George Cutts and Edward "Ted" Cutts who both moved from Sydney to New Zealand in 1854 and became famous in New Zealand horse-racing as jockeys and trainers; and the son of William "Bill" Cutts a Sydney publican and renowned racing identity. Binney, Keith Robert (2005). Horsemen of the First Frontier (1788–1900) and the Serpent's Legacy. Volcanic Productions. p. 191. ISBN0-646-44865-X.
