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Trainer and jockey quotes after the Listed Chautauqua Stakes at Moonee Valley on Saturday won by Express Pass.

Race Result:

1st: Express Pass (N Ryan/J McNeil) - $15
2nd: Bella Nipotina (Maher & Eustace/C Williams) - $3.40F
3rd: Irish Flame (B Scott/D Stackhouse) - $51

Winning Time: 1:11.83 Last 600m: N/A

Margins:  2L x ¾L

BOOOM!

Express Pass breaks their hearts in the Listed Chautauqua Stakes.

What a day for @nryanracing. pic.twitter.com/emPYcUilSS

— Racing.com (@Racing) September 4, 2021

Winning Trainer: Nick Ryan

"The boys will be pumped, the Express boys. They deserve it and this horse really deserves it.

"He's been around the mark and been at that rating but down in the weights today he drew well. The race mapped well and Jye rode him a treat.

"We can see what this horse can do on his day. He ran third in a Danehill as a three-year-old. He's got a good finishing burst and we saw it today.

"I was umming and ahhing about running but Reece Murphy, Jye's manager, rang me yesterday just in case we did get a run and he put some thoughts into my head. When the scratchings came through it all fell into place. Very lucky and very thankful.

"He's only a little horse and he's been carrying a bit of weight. Down in the weights today it really suited him. He jumped out really good at Flemington behind Finance Tycoon and The Astrologist, so it's no surprise. He needs a bit of luck in his races.

"He came out here the other day and was a late scratching. He's had a bit go wrong and he deserved to break through today."

Winning Jockey: Jye McNeil

Foot injury yesterday: "I spent the day yesterday icing it and it is feeling fine today. It was a great performance by Express Pass there.

"Wild Planet was a scratching and then I became available. Reece chased after the ride for me so thanks to him for being on the ball. I haven't had too many rides for Nick so it was good to combine today for a win.

"He was a little bit concerned that the 1200 might be a little bit beyond him. I didn't really help him out too much. We were off the track but I went with him and he let down fantastic, down in the weights.

"There was good speed early but getting towards the bend they really bunched and that's when he really locked on the bridle and started travelling and giving me confidence. At that stage I was able get into the clear and gradually improve into the race. The rest was history."