Manning victorious in NZ Trotting Cup

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Australian Kerryn Manning has made history in Addington Raceway in Christchurch tonight, becoming the first female driver to win the New Zealand Trotting Cup.

A week after the Melbourne Cup had its first female winner, Manning controlled the race from start to finish, with Arden Rooney holding off Smolda down the home straight in a tight finish.

Also trained by Manning, Arden Rooney paid $7.80 for the win.

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