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Mullins has Phoenix in mind for Mento

Mia Mento is ridden out by Niall McCullagh to beat Tiple at Leopardstown recentlyMia Mento is ridden out by Niall McCullagh to beat Tiple at Leopardstown recently
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Tom Mullins will consider giving Mia Mento an outing at the Curragh on Monday week ahead of a possible tilt at the Keeneland Phoenix Stakes.

The two-year-old daughter of Casamento created a big impression when making a successful racecourse debut at Leopardstown last week, for a trainer more known for his exploits in the National Hunt sphere.

The victory came as no surprise to Mullins, who is contemplating giving his filly another run to discover whether a step up Group One company in the Phoenix Stakes on August 12th is realistic.

Mullins said: "She came out of the race perfect. She didn’t have as hard a race as I thought she did, which was nice.

"We went into the race very hopeful. I haven’t much to work her against, and it was nice to see her go and do it.

"There's a winners’ race at the Curragh on Monday week that might be suitable. It will be against colts and geldings, but I think the conditions suit her quite well.

"It might be nice to get another run into her and learn a bit more about her with a view to taking on the top boys in the Phoenix Stakes."