Sonny Leon
$2,461,668
2024 earnings
11%
2024 wins
$21,596,622
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2024 Stats
Career Stats
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75
Firsts
952
71
Seconds
981
88
Thirds
988
448
Unplaced
4,006
682
Starts
6,927
$2,461,668
Earnings
$21,596,622
$3,609
Earnings / Start
$3,118
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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.
