By Glenn Davis
It’s been a long time between drinks for old warrior Grey Missile but trainer Roy Chillemi is hoping the gelding’s run of outs can end in the Open Handicap at Townsville’s Cluden Park on Thursday.
If not, Chillemi will consider bringing down the curtain on the seven-year-old’s career after he heads to the Cairns Amateur Sprint over 1400 metres on September 11.
“You always hope they can win but I’m not as confident with him these days,” Chillemi said.
“He’s getting a bit like me and has a bit of arthritis so I have to look after him as much as I can.
“I’ve got him going as good as I can and he’ll go to the Cairns Amateur Sprint next then we’ll make a decision on his future.
“If he retires, I’d like to see him have a future in dressage.”
Grey Missile hasn’t won since January 25 last year when the grey sprinter led all the way to win his only start for Gold Coast trainers, Toby and Trent Edmonds.
In 15 subsequent starts, the seven-year-old has fallen short of winning but has placed on seven occasions for Team Edmonds and Chillemi.