Landeros Hires Bryson Cox as Agent
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Jockey Chris Landeros
For the last several years, two of trainer Brad Cox's three sons, Bryson and Blake, have been a pivotal role in his stable's operation. Bryson, who graduated from Louisville's DeSales High School in 2016, will now become a jockey agent to veteran rider Chris Landeros.
"It's a decision I've been thinking about making for a long time," said Bryson, who was Brad's foreman at his Churchill Downs-based string. "I have a lot of support behind us, and I think we're going to have a lot of success together. Chris is a great rider, and he's won a lot of races throughout his career. He's a classy person and knows a lot about this sport."
Bryson will take calls for Landeros beginning with Keeneland's upcoming Fall Meet. Landeros plans to ride this winter at Turfway Park, where he was eighth by victories during its Winter/Spring Meet that wrapped in April and third during the Holiday Meet late last year.
Brad Cox was the Winter/Spring Meet's leading trainer.
(L-R): Horsemen Jorge Abrego and Bryson Cox in 2020 alongside Shedaresthedevil at Churchill Downs
"Bryson comes from a great family and has a lot of proven work ethic in this industry," Landeros said. "I'm excited to start this next journey in my career with him."
Through racing Sept. 29, Landeros had 1,603 wins from 10,793 mounts in his 17-year career. He rode for a period in California and later in Texas and Oklahoma before basing in Kentucky.