Sonny Leon
$5,712,508
2022 earnings
15%
2022 wins
$17,409,915
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2022 Stats
Career Stats
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136
Firsts
837
136
Seconds
839
132
Thirds
820
509
Unplaced
3,212
913
Starts
5,708
$5,712,508
Earnings
$17,409,915
$6,257
Earnings / Start
$3,050
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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.
