Rory Cleary@RclearyRory

Dreams do come true big thanks to my boss J S Bolger for the belief and allowing me to ride MAC SWINEY in the 2000 Guineas Keven Manning for his advice and word of wisdom and all the staff in the yard for there hard work and a huge thanks to MAC SWINEY.

Steve Jones@sjracingmedia

To me, Barney Curley was a superb character, all the mystery and intrigue, just the sort of person that attracts people to racing.

Sadly, characters like Barney are not so welcome these days but I suppose that’s progress. Came across as incredibly clever and compassionate.

Marten Julian@martenjulian

I am struggling to find the words to describe my thoughts about Barney Curley. He taught me so much. Complex like the best. Perhaps not always a good man. But a great one.

Tom Livermore@tomsbfc

A fascinating man. One of those people, whether you agreed with what he was saying or not, who was always a compelling speaker. What a wonderful person too. Raised so much money for charity and used what he made from the sport as a force for good. We’ve rarely seen his like.