The Aftershock

The Aftershock has had "a significant gear change''

After his last start where he looked like he was going to win by 3 or 4 lengths and pulled up to let a filly past him and to be beaten only by a narrow margin the decision was made to geld 'Billy'. He has come through the gelding process very well and has no swelling or infection, he has had light trotting work and today was back at the track cantering on the sand, regular Jockey and track rider Jamie Bullard was more than happy with his work and reported he has taken no harm mentally from his experience this week.

All going well it will be onward and upward, heading towards The Wakefield Challenge Stakes(Group 2) in Wellington on Saturday 22 January which is the first day of the Wellington Cup carnival which is held over the three days the 22nd 24th and 29th. The Karaka Million in Auckland the following week is then on the agenda providing he meets the starting criteria.