Arguably the fastest greyhound seen in many years, fans have been left in despair. Irish police confirmed they are investigating the disappearance of the dog which is second-favourite for next year's English Derby.
Owned by a Limerick syndicate, Clare's Rocket hit the headlines earlier this year when suffering an injury when competing in the first round of the BoyleSports Irish Derby.
He made a full recovery, returning in November, only to be beaten when 2/5f at the showpiece Night of Stars meeting at Shelbourne Park.
Holland was returning from holiday at the time the dog went missing in the early hours of Monday morning.