Sonny Leon
$3,492,480
2022 earnings
18%
2022 wins
$15,143,277
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2022 Stats
Career Stats
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73
Firsts
772
72
Seconds
775
72
Thirds
759
189
Unplaced
2,877
406
Starts
5,183
$3,492,480
Earnings
$15,143,277
$8,602
Earnings / Start
$2,922
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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.
