Sir Ivor returned in late September when he ran in the Prix Henry Delamarre at Longchamp in which he finished half a length second to Prince Sao, to whom he was conceding nine pounds. One week later, he returned to Longchamp for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
The passage describes Sir Ivor's race schedule after a period of absence. He ran in the Prix Henry Delamarre at Longchamp, finishing second to Prince Sao, who was favored by nine pounds.  He then returned to Longchamp for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe one week later.