Michael Lynch
c1841 -1918
c1841 -1918
Michael Lynch was born in County Kildare and was just 11 when riding his first winner.
Michael Lynch was born in County Kildare and was just 11 when riding his first winner.
He came to Britain in 1860.
He came to Britain in 1860.
He won the 1876 Irish Derby on Umpire.
He won the 1876 Irish Derby on Umpire.
Michael's career ended when he was kicked at the post at the Curragh in 1880, fracturing his leg.
Michael's career ended when he was kicked at the post at the Curragh in 1880, fracturing his leg.
He afterwards earned his living as a trials jockey.
He afterwards earned his living as a trials jockey.
Michael died at Newmarket on August 8, 1918, aged 77. He left £112.
Michael died at Newmarket on August 8, 1918, aged 77. He left £112.
Article courtesy Chas Hammond
Article courtesy Chas Hammond