Sir Shostakovich one of the most popular Thoroughbred stallions in the Trakehner breeding, raced and won in Ireland and Germany. Worth mentioning is the impressive jumping ability of his progeny, which might be the reason why the Holsteiner bought him. Donaumonarch's damDonauquelle is a full sister to the sire Donauglanz. In 1994 Donauquelle enjoyed a big success at the Federal Mare Championships: she and her 3 daughters won the title of Federal Cahmpion Broodmare Family.

With a jumping index of 135.4 points, Donaumonarch set up a new record for Trakehner stallions. He won many show jumping classes up to medium level and qualified for the Federal Show jumper Championships in Warendorf. A colt foal from Donaumonarch's first crop was the top priced lot DM 20,000 of the Trakehner Autumn sales.