Sonny Leon
$2,628,068
2026 earnings
16%
2026 wins
$27,617,527
lifetime earnings
racing Record
2026 Stats
Career Stats
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82
Firsts
1,134
82
Seconds
1,169
104
Thirds
1,198
242
Unplaced
4,745
510
Starts
8,246
$2,628,068
Earnings
$27,617,527
$5,153
Earnings / Start
$3,349
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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.
