The eight-year-old thoroughbred called Dash was taken away from a horse fair by representatives from the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) in October 2024

An ex-racehorse found in an 'emaciated' condition only months after his last appearance on the track is ready to be rehomed.

The eight-year-old thoroughbred called Dash was rescued from Ballinasloe Fair by inspectors from the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) in October 2024.

Through a microchip, it was discovered the 16.3hh gelding made his final appearance on the track that July and had won more than €20,000 (£17,438) in his career.

Enquiries made by the ISPCA suggested that he was sold on and used for trotting before he ended up at the fair.

"Dash was rescued at Ballinasloe Fair i

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