Sonny Leon
$2,269,513
2025 earnings
12%
2025 wins
$23,855,832
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2025 Stats
Career Stats
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68
Firsts
1,019
68
Seconds
1,051
80
Thirds
1,066
329
Unplaced
4,336
545
Starts
7,472
$2,269,513
Earnings
$23,855,832
$4,164
Earnings / Start
$3,193
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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.
