Agent Derek Lawson reported apprentice Mauro Cedillo, the leading rider at the Mahoning Valley meet in Ohio that ended Dec. 30, is moving his tack to Santa Anita starting with the second condition book next Friday.
Cedillo had a meet-high 33 wins from 196 mounts (17%) at Mahoning Valley and was second in earnings. He will continue to receive a five-pound weight allowance until his apprenticeship ends in June, Lawson said.
“I think the 'bug' is very live here and will be in high demand,” said Lawson, who also represents Tiago Perreira.
A native of Guatemala, Cedillo began riding in the U.S. at the end of 2021. Last year, he won 70 races from 509 mounts and banked $1,349,329. Lawson said Cedillo is a cousin of Santa Anita jockey Abel Cedillo.
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