Sonny Leon
$1,769,064
2023 earnings
8%
2023 wins
$19,134,954
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2023 Stats
Career Stats
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42
Firsts
877
71
Seconds
910
80
Thirds
900
362
Unplaced
3,558
555
Starts
6,245
$1,769,064
Earnings
$19,134,954
$3,188
Earnings / Start
$3,064
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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.
