Sonny Leon
$2,098,807
2025 earnings
12%
2025 wins
$23,685,126
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2025 Stats
Career Stats
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62
Firsts
1,013
63
Seconds
1,046
77
Thirds
1,063
311
Unplaced
4,318
513
Starts
7,440
$2,098,807
Earnings
$23,685,126
$4,091
Earnings / Start
$3,183
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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.
