Andrew Yates @freddy6T6

Being the handicapper is a thankless task but nobody would lift your spirits like Noel O’Brien. In a place where everyone is somewhat selfishly trying to extract the sharpest info, Noel was always good for a friendly word and a genuine laugh. Irish racing has lost a treasure. RIP

George McDonagh @georgemcdonagh

Very very sad to hear of the passing of Senior National Hunt Handicapper Noel O’Brien after a long battle with illness. An absolute GENTLEMAN to the core. Irish Racing has lost a great administrator

Denis Kirwan @deniskirwan

It is so sad that Noel O’Brien - a man that brightened up so many lives - should be laid to rest on the darkest day of the year. A giant among men. It was one of life’s greatest pleasures to have known him. May he Rest In Peace.

Mike Vince @halo_straight

Home after one of the toughest days. Standing room only as we said farewell to Noel O’Brien ... a fitting tribute to a man for whom the word unique was invented.

Taken from us far too soon.

RIP and thanks for so much

Enable @EnableFilly

My little sister now has a name.

She’s called Entitle. Short for Entitled Little Brat.

Michael Looby @michaellooby2

Desperately sad about the mighty Douvan, doing the right thing by the horse rather than risking him,hopefully he can come back in time like Faugheen did

Jay @mufc_fan_saf

The Prix Auricula ran in March could turn out to be some fillies maiden hurdle!

-The 2nd Stormy Ireland & 3rd Chante Neige are both now with Willie Mullins.

-The 4th Elimay after a great autumn campaign was bought by JP for €310k!

-The 1st Santa Adelia was bought by Waley-Cohen.

A few names to remember