Sonny Leon
$3,444,643
2026 earnings
16%
2026 wins
$28,434,102
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2026 Stats
Career Stats
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94
Firsts
1,146
92
Seconds
1,179
115
Thirds
1,209
282
Unplaced
4,785
583
Starts
8,319
$3,444,643
Earnings
$28,434,102
$5,908
Earnings / Start
$3,418
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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.
