De Gaulle’s Prince produces Sonic boom at ‘bool

Media Release - Wednesday March 13

An impressive winner on debut last spring, De Gaulle flyer – Prince Sonic – led throughout for a command performance at Warrnambool on Tuesday … winning by over 2 lengths.

Prince Sonic has won two of four starts - image Reg Ryan / Racing Photos

Leading throughout, the lightly raced sprinter had plenty to spare at the wire and connections are undoubtedly considering higher classes for this exciting prospect.

Trained on the track by Mark O’Donnell, jockey Rhys McLeod told owners after the debut win that “Prince Sonic is a serious horse and you’re going to have a lot of fun with him”. He certainly got that right.

O’Donnell also has high hopes for the De Gaulle galloper saying he’s “a quiet relaxed horse” and, joining a chorus of De Gaulle fans, by stating “he’s a lovely looking type that really catches the eye”.

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De Gaulle’s owner, Richard Anderson – who stands the son of recently retired super sire, Exceed And Excel, at Victoria’s Bombora Downs – definitely concurs.

“He (De Gaulle) is a great type himself and is passing on his strength, style and character.”

De Gaulle, click for more info.

For further details on De Gaulle, an ideal VOBIS horse who stands at a fee of $5500, contact Richard Anderson on 0412 560 051

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Race Result - Nevcon Structural Steel (Bm64) 1100m

Warrnambool Track: Soft(5) Time: 1:04.81
1
Prince Sonic
- 4g De Gaulle (AUS) x Friendwithbenefits (AUS) (Street Boss (USA))
Tnr: M J O'Donnell Rdr: Tom Madden 58.5
2
2.3
Sunburnt
- 6m Exosphere (AUS) x Burndiniburn (AUS) (Bernardini (USA))
Tnr: W P Cerchi Rdr: Fred W Kersley 57.5
3
2.4
Verbosity
- 4g Headwater (AUS) x Loquacious Lass (AUS) (More Than Ready (USA))
Tnr: Andrew Bobbin Rdr: W Gordon 60.5
4
3.6
Via Capo
- 7g Street Boss (USA) x My Option (AUS) (Danerich (AUS))
Tnr: W P Cerchi Rdr: D Yendall 54
5
5.6
Ardanza
- 11m Dane Shadow (AUS) x Ar Dan (AUS) (Iglesia (AUS))
Tnr: Paul McKenna Rdr: Ms A Herrmann 54
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