SALTAGIOO gained a seventh career win when landing a mile claimer at Sandown on July 29.
The son of Dr Devious, a 4-1 chance, triumphed despite racing a shade keen early on under jockey Darryll Holland.
Having sat just off the pace, Holland asked his mount to take up the running with a furlong to go and his mount was able to repel all challenges and win by a neck.
It was a brave display as the drop in class for Saltigioo worked a trick to give trainer Marco Botti another success.
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