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References
- ↑ "Noel Harris / Jockey Profile / RaceInfo / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- ↑ "Jockeys With More Than 100 New Zealand Wins". www.racebase.co.nz.
- ↑ "A - Z of New Zealand greats - Noel Harris". loveracing.nz.
- ↑ "Noel Harris hopes to net world record in farewell performance". Stuff. 3 April 2015.
- ↑ "Racing: Veteran jockey has waited 34 years for Cup redemption". NZ Herald.
- ↑ Desk, NZ Racing. "Farewell to a great racing contributor | NZ Racing News".
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