Chinese set for Canadian challange Chinese White will head for the E.P. Taylor Stakes at Woodbine after being forced to miss the Prix de l'Opera. European raiders have a terrific record in the Canadian Grade One event and Godolphin claimed the prize last year with Folk Opera. Dermot Weld's filly has been in great nick this season, winning her last three starts in imperious fashion but a small setback before the race denied her a crack at Sunday's Group One at Longchamp. "It wasn't the ground she may have got cast in her box, we are just not 100% sure yet," said James Kelly, racing manager to the owner, Lady O'Reilly. "She'll go for the E.P. Taylor now on Saturday week. "It was hugely disappointing to miss it but when you are involved with horses you have to learn to deal with it. "She's not Breeders' Cup nominated so that was never really a possibility as it costs so much to supplement." Lady O'Reilly also has a classy colt on her hands in Chabal, trained by Jim Bolger, who remains on course for the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket on October 17th. "I spoke to Jim about a week ago and everything was fine," said Kelly. "I'm in Newmarket at the sales this week and I imagine Jim will be here too so we'll have a chat then. "The last we spoke we were heading to Newmarket and looking forward to it. "When you have a trainer like Jim Bolger you leave him to it, he doesn't need us interfering."
