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Coolangatta holds off Russian Conquest in Magic Millions Classic

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Coolangatta holds off Russian Conquest in Magic Millions Classic

James McDonald's Coolangatta has won the $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic on the Gold Coast. The Written Tycoon progeny has staved off second favourite Russian Conquest by a neck. Snitcat is a further two and a quarter lengths back in third. Coolanatta will have a short spell before being aimed at the Golden Slipper at Rosehill Gardens on March 19. She is currently $4 favourite with the TAB for the feature.  Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA. T’s & C”s apply.

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