Sonny Leon
$717,668
2025 earnings
11%
2025 wins
$22,301,962
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2025 Stats
Career Stats
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30
Firsts
981
27
Seconds
1,009
34
Thirds
1,021
186
Unplaced
4,193
277
Starts
7,204
$717,668
Earnings
$22,301,962
$2,591
Earnings / Start
$3,096
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Bio
A Venezuela native, Sonny Leon made his first start in the Kentucky Derby a memorable one when he guided Rich Strike to an 80-1 upset win in the 2022 run for the roses. Leon launched his career in 2015 and has had success on smaller racing circuits, racking up nearly 800 wins. Leon has been the leading rider at Mahoning Valley for the past three years. He performed so well last year that he ended 2021 ranked 11th in the nation for total victories.
A Venezuela native, Sonny Leon made his first start in the Kentucky Derby a memorable one when he guided Rich Strike to an 80-1 upset win in the 2022 run for the roses. Leon launched his career in 2015 and has had success on smaller racing circuits, racking up nearly 800 wins. Leon has been the leading rider at Mahoning Valley for the past three years. He performed so well last year that he ended 2021 ranked 11th in the nation for total victories.
