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Mise En Scene will continue her career in America after finishing sixth of 12 at Keeneland in the Breeders' Cup Filly And Mare Turf.

Trainer James Ferguson, who trained Deauville Legend to a respectable fourth in the Melbourne Cup, believes the the daughter of Siyouni can be set much higher targets under a new handler in the US.

"I always knew she was that good and she ran to a level I thought she was capable of," said Ferguson.

"She is certainly a Group One contender, I just feel things haven't gone quite right for her in England this year – I had to give her a bit of a break over the summer and be patient with her.

"I was absolutely delighted with that run, and I thought Cieren (Fallon) gave her a lovely ride – considering it was his first ride at the Breeders' Cup I thought he did excellently.

"She's staying out there and I wish her new trainer all the luck in the world, I'm really looking forward to seeing what she does next year."

Meanwhile, Ferguson expects Deauville Legend to be challenging for Group One honours as a four-year-old next season after his Australian adventure.

 "We'll see how he comes home and see how he gets over the race and work on a plan. He's probably done for the year, but I will discuss that with the owner," he added.

"The mile and a half division is going to be slightly different next year with a few of the older horses retiring and I certainly think he is Group One level – I think he is good enough to win one.

"He is an exciting horse for next year and one that can hopefully take us around the world. I think travelling down to Australia will have done him mentally a world of good.

"I think he went there a boy and he'll be coming back a man."