In 2025 Harris was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the thoroughbred racing industry.
[4] Harris achieved 34 Group One wins, including almost all of the major races, in New Zealand.
[5] Amongst his total is: With eight 3200 metre cup wins in New Zealand, Harris shares the record with Bob Skelton.
As an 18 year old Noel rode the Jock Harris-trained Glengowan to a close second behind Gala Supreme in the 1973 Melbourne Cup.
His biography Harry, The Ride Of My Life by Wally O'Hearn was released in August 2012.