Photographer Bruno Cannatelli became was taken by
the orphaned foal the moment he saw him, and so the Bel Esprit colt was stable named Bruno and later Canna became his registered race name.
At a charity function for Riding for the Disabled – Victoria, Canna’s owners Tanith and Kevin O’Brien announced that they would donate a percentage of Canna’s race earnings to that organisation.
Unfortunately Canna was injured early in his career and did not commence his racing until he had fully recovered. Yesterday, stepping out in only his fourth start, the four year old gave every indication that he may be a good race horse.
With blinkers on, he raced fiercely, and did not settle until he got to the lead. At the turn Canna was two lengths ahead of the field, and while the other jockeys were busy on their mounts, Phillip Wolfgram was sitting quietly on Canna. He effortlessly stole a break and coasted to the line to win by more than five lengths.
The 1300 metre maiden was on a feature race day at Toowoomba and hopefully will be the first of many more wins for Canna.
Canna became the thirty-fifth individual winner bred at Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm. He boasts a strong pedigree. He is the son of Victoria’s leading sire, Bel Esprit, who is also the sire of sprinting sensation Black Caviar. Canna’s dam Carnlough who sadly passed away after foaling Canna, is the dam of Golden Rose winner Doonan.
Click on the attached link for more information about the Riding for the Disabled – Victoria
