This yearling is out of the Bordeaux/Grussus mare Bit of Gold. His sire is DeLaurentis, son of the 2008 stallion of the year De Niro. The Hanoverian magazine sites De Niro's strengths which he "passes on to this descendants: working willingness, performance steadiness, rhythmical movement, and a balanced nature." "DC" has the movement characteristic of both of his parents and should perform well at higher dressage levels.