Put the first batch of yearling colts out today they are by: Its Gino, Gris de Gris, Karaktar & No Risk at All. They are all a good size. Always loved the Stallion « No Risk At All » and he is now such a force to be reckon with. Another Stallion Frank & I really like is Karaktar who we think will be a big success. Next batch of colts hopefully go out tomorrow, & the last batch on Tuesday, weather permitting.

The lock down has started over here in France with no movement of Broodmares or other horses unless it is an emergency. Fortunately we managed to take another 3 mares off to stud on Sunday & Monday morning. Countless forms to fill in if you want to go to the nearest shop or Pharmacy, not quite such a rush on loo rolls round here, still do not get that one. Pasta & rice in abundance. There does not seem to be any dog food left on the shelves which is a bit of a worry, but no one has bought any pate!!!! Trains have stopped running but no one noticed as they have been striking for months.

It was great to see ANIKNAM winning by such a big margin today at Sedgefield. Such a tough little horse & a chip off the old block being by Nickname.