Grand National jockey Michael Byrne dies aged just 36 as trainer friend speaks of ‘tragic’ loss

FORMER Grand National jockey Michael Byrne has sadly died aged just 36.

Byrne raced in the 2014 Grand National on trainer Tim Vaughan’s 66-1 outsider Golan Way.

AlamyFormer Grand National jockey Michael Byrne has sadly died aged just 36[/caption] GettyThe horseman was among the 40 runners and riders for the 2014 Grand National on 66-1 chance Golan Way[/caption]

The horse was travelling well until falling in the race won by 25-1 Pineau De Re.

Byrne was best known for riding under Welsh trainer Vaughan ...