Sonny Leon
$3,098,271
2025 earnings
12%
2025 wins
$24,684,590
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2025 Stats
Career Stats
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86
Firsts
1,037
97
Seconds
1,080
100
Thirds
1,086
444
Unplaced
4,451
727
Starts
7,654
$3,098,271
Earnings
$24,684,590
$4,262
Earnings / Start
$3,225
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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.
