Sonny Leon
$2,018,419
2026 earnings
17%
2026 wins
$27,007,878
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2026 Stats
Career Stats
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70
Firsts
1,122
61
Seconds
1,148
81
Thirds
1,175
202
Unplaced
4,705
414
Starts
8,150
$2,018,419
Earnings
$27,007,878
$4,875
Earnings / Start
$3,314
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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.
